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Following the Roadmap: Compensation of Battle Expenses, Free Backups and More!

We continue to implement improvements listed in our War Thunder Changes Roadmap. This time, a multitude of various changes awaits you: improvement to premium accounts, free repairs when destroyed by friendly fire, a more detailed rewards log after the battle, free backups for premium vehicles, mission points for helping teammates and improved mechanics of duplicate fire control mode. Let’s break them down!

Meet Armour Breaking Ambusher, the 12th season of Battle Pass

For many types of vehicles that aren't equipped with super sturdy armour, attacks from the flank and ambushes are one of the main ways to achieve victory. The SPz 12-3 LGS, the main prize of the new War Thunder Battle Pass season, is one of such vehicles — and that's why this season is called “Armour Breaking Ambusher”!

The Shooting Range #364

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.

Thunder Show: MORTAR SPAAG

Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. There’s no telling how the situation might develop in battle. You’re always wondering who’s gonna surprise you more: you... or your enemies! Let’s get started!

Battle Pass vehicles: B7A2 (Homare 23) Ryusei

The iconic Japanese dive bomber of the WWII era with a new engine and Premium bonuses!

Pages of History (August)

In this month's Pages of History you'll find yourself at the centre of events that happened at numerous battlefronts. Battle for Britain, Falaise Pocket, Invasion of Kuwait and Operation Barbarossa — participate in battles using the vehicles that were used in these historic events and receive prizes!

Battle Pass vehicles: SPz 12-3

The German anti-tank IFV comes to the game as one of the main prizes in the upcoming Battle Pass season “Armour Breaking Ambusher”!

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T-2 Early Available again for the Anniversary of its First Flight

After World War II Japan was left without its own jet fighters and by the mid 60s it began work on a supersonic training jet. A prototype developed by the Mitsubishi corporation performed its maiden flight on July 20th, 1971, and on November 19th of the same year it became the first aircraft developed in Japan to break the speed of sound.

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Hunter FGA.9 Celebrates the Anniversary of its First Flight

On July 20th, 1951, the Hawker Hunter jet fighter took to the skies for the first time. Thanks to its speed, reliability and easy maintenance it quickly became a favorite of pilots across the world: over 20 countries used Hunters, while Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) still employs them in its air force today.

MBT-70: Tank from the future

By the mid 1950s, the USSR became a behemoth of tank construction. Countries of the socialist bloc operated tens of thousands of cheap and effective T-34s, T-54s and T-55s. As suggested by US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, the US entered into a special agreement with West Germany to launch a joint project to create a true tank of the future, known as the MBT-70 in the US and the KpZ-70 in Germany.

Battle Pass vehicles: MC 485

A German E-Boat, that was used as a commercial cargo vessel after the war ended, gets new life in service with the Marina Militare Italiana!

It’s fixed! №78

In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder in the website special section.

Decals for purchase!

From 13:00 GMT on the 17th of July until 13:00 GMT on the 31st of July, make any purchase of any item on the Gaijin.Net Store for War Thunder and you will get a “Robot snail Left” decal and, for any additional different(*) purchase, a “Robot snail Right” decal.

The Shooting Range #363

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.

Thunder Show: EAGLE EYE

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most explosive moments of the past week. Today’s episode features a fresh steaming pile of delicious, original frags, straight from the oven! Let’s get started!

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A Decal and Two Aircraft for Bastille Day

On July 14th, 1789, Parisians stormed the Bastille — a prison fortress that became one of the symbols of French absolute monarchy. Since 1880 this date has been celebrated as the main national holiday in France, with an annual military parade held on Champs-Élysées, one of the oldest and largest in the entire world.

Book of Records: German Aircraft

The German tech tree is one of the largest in all of War Thunder. Germans started building aircraft at the very beginning of the 20th century, and their industry has a very rich and turbulent history. At one point, there was even a split into two major warring camps! Today, though, we are here to celebrate the best designs that Germany has to offer: the fastest, the most agile... and most historically important aircraft!

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The Israeli A-4E is Back for the Anniversary of Its Maiden Flight

On July 12th, 1961 A-4E, a highly modernized version of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk carrier-capable light attack aircraft, took to the skies for the first time. The A-4E boasts a new, more powerful engine, tactical air navigation system, strengthened airframe with additional weapon pylons, toss-bombing computer, and low-altitude bombing system. Around 500 units were produced, and their number one importer was Israel.