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BM Oplot-T: Through the Jungles!

Today we’ll be taking a look at the BM Oplot-T, an export version of the Ukrainian T-84 Oplot MBT for the Thai Army!

BMD-4M2: Deadly, Light & Researchable!

Today we’re checking out the BMD-4M2, a new rank VI light tank for the USSR!

Grab a 30% Discount on the Yak-38 for the Anniversary of its First Flight!

The Yak-38 was the only Soviet VTOL aircraft to see mass production. It first took off and hovered over ground on September 22nd, 1970. This light carrier-based attack aircraft was intended for service on aircraft carriers with the goal of hitting surface and ground targets during the day in normal weather conditions.

Video Digest 22.09.2025

Welcome to our weekly digest of videos from our YouTube channel! Last week, we featured top rank heavy strike aircraft, well armed trucks, the Be-6 flying boat and the BM-Oplot-T Thai main battle tank, soon to be added in the upcoming Tusk Force major update!

Watch Active Matter Streams this Weekend and Receive Rewards!

Hey everyone! We’re inviting you to celebrate the launch of Active Matter with us on Twitch.

New Effects & Detailed Cockpits Coming in Tusk Force!

Tusk Force doesn’t just bring new vehicles, it also brings some new effects and detailed cockpits! Today, we’ll be taking a detailed look at some these upcoming improvements.

Discounts on Several Mi-24 Variants for the Anniversary of the Mi-24’s First Flight!

On September 19th, 1969, the Mi-24 took to the skies for the first time, later becoming one of the most popular helicopters in the world. It was the first Soviet attack helicopter and the first combat helicopter in the world with retractable landing gear, allowing it to reach higher speeds. Until 1986, it remained the record holder in this category among helicopters, when test pilot Gurgen Karapetyan reached a speed of 368.4 km/h!

F-16I Sufa: The Negev Storm

The F-16I Sufa is a specialized Israeli variant of the American F-16 Fighting Falcon, developed in the early 2000s amidst growing military modernization in the Middle East.

A Decal and P-47 & P-51 Discounts for U.S. Air Force’s Birthday!

On September 18th, 1947, the National Security Act was signed into law, separating the U.S. Air Force from the Army and giving it the status of an independent branch from the armed forces. On this day, official ceremonies are held at the Pentagon and air bases, demonstration flights with modern and historical aircraft fly over, and open days are held at Air Force museums.

The YP-38 is Temporarily Available for Purchase for its First Flight Anniversary!

The second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the YP-38, made its first flight on September 17th, 1940. The P-38 entered service in mid-1941 and was widely used during the Second World War in the Pacific and Asia. The P-38 was the only American combat aircraft to be mass-produced throughout the entire war.

F-5TH Super Tigris: The Modernized Veteran

The F-5TH Super Tigris is an extensively modernized variant of the Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II developed and operated by the Royal Thai Air Force in the late 2010s.

Video Digest 15.09.2025

109 years ago today, a new type of weapon made its combat debut during the First World War: the tank! Watch our video dedicated to this anniversary, check out the early British Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9 interceptor, study various defense systems and master the unique tactics of each Sukhoi strike aircraft!

A Decal, Camouflage, Four Fighters & Discounts for 85 Years Since the Battle of Britain!

September 15th 1940 went down in history as the Battle of Britain Day. Throughout this conflict, the Royal Air Force fought the German Luftwaffe and repelled attacks, helping to prevent a full-scale invasion by the Wehrmacht. 85 years have now passed since this great triumph, where British pilots, along with vital support from pilots of other allied nations, helped defend the skies of Great Britain. This was their finest hour and today we celebrate and remember them!

SAMP/T: Per Aspera Ad “Aster”

The SAMP/T is a mobile air defense system developed jointly by France and Italy to provide medium to long-range protection against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, based on the Aster-30 missile developed at the turn of the century.

A Decoration and Discounts on Tanker’s Day!

Get yourself some Soviet discounted packs and a cool Golden HEAT decoration to display on your tanks.

Grab a 30% Discount on the Ka-50 for Nikolai Kamov’s Birthday!

Nikolay Ilyich Kamov was born on September 14th 1902. In 1940, he became the head of his own design bureau, where he designed the Ka-8, Ka-10, Ka-15, Ka-18, Ka-25 and Ka-26 helicopters. After Kamov’s death in 1973, the bureau continued to use his name and produced further Ka series aircraft, including the Ka-50.

The La-11 and Dolgushin’s La-7 are Available for S.A. Lavochkin’s Birthday!

Semyon Alekseevich Lavochkin was born on September 11th 1900. In 1939-40, together with V.P. Gorbunov and M.I. Gudkov, they developed the LaGG-3 fighter, which was widely used at the beginning of the Second World War. This aircraft led to the creation of its successors: the La-5, one of the most widely produced fighter aircraft during the war, and its further development, the La-7.

Controlling Aircraft Radar with the Mouse Cursor!

The Tusk Force major update is not complete without interface refinements! Today, we’d like to tell you about improvements made to aircraft radars, helping you to interact with them in a more visual and convenient way, regardless of whether you are already familiar with them or are just learning. Let’s start!