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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!

USS Charles F. Adams: Missile Support!

Today we’re checking out the USS Charles F. Adams destroyer that has something unique up its sleeve: RIM-24 Tartar anti-aircraft missiles!

M55: Destructive Menace

Meet the 203 mm M55 self-propelled howitzer, coming to the game for the USA, Germany, China, Italy and France!

B-66B Destroyer: Ready for the Nuclear Age

Meet the Douglas B-66B Destroyer, a light bomber developed for the U.S. Air Force in the early 1950s as part of America’s shift toward jet-powered tactical aircraft at the beginning of the Cold War.

Mosquito F Mk II, FB Mk VI & FB Mk VI ASH: Nordic Wooden Wonders!

Today, we’ll be looking at a slew of Nordic Mosquitoes joining the Swedish aviation tree in the next major update. Bringing speed, firepower and twin engine support from the ever reliable “Mossie”!

Video Digest 08.09.2025

The XM246 SPAAG and the Yak-28 bomber, early MBTs and Hellfire ATGMs — this week’s videos are ready to sate your curiosity and broaden your horizons!

Monthly Decals for September!

Hey everyone! We’re back with some more monthly historical inscriptions and markings for you. This time the rotation was tweaked a bit to include Rosie the Rocketer. We usually don’t add new decals for one nation back to back as we want each nation and branch to get a turn regularly, but it was a good time to include it alongside the Pages of History event. So, we hope the rocketers and indeed Rosies among you enjoy adding it to your collection! And of course, we hope you like the rest of the markings this time around as well, have a look!

Buk-M3: Branching Out

Today we’ll be covering the Buk-M3 SAM system, one of the most famous surface-to-air missile systems.

Secure Your Place Today for the Third WTCS Major by Registering for the Qualification Stage!

The War Thunder Championship Series (WTCS) moves forward!

Discounts for Pakistan Defence Day!

Pakistan Defense Day is celebrated on September 6th, commemorating the day where Pakistan defended their border from Indian troops crossing into the country during the 1965 war. Cultural events and large military parades are held on the day. The country celebrates its Air Force on September 7th and its Navy on September 8th.

CF-188A and RAAF F/A-18s: Commonwealth Calling!

Today, we’ll be looking at a trio of Commonwealth Hornets joining the British tree, bringing some sting from across the pond and down under!

Sky Sabre: Land Ceptor Time!

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Sky Sabre, a Multi-Vehicle SAM System consisting of one radar vehicle and two launch vehicles with lethal missiles!

"Tusk Force" Update Trailer!

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Tusk Force!

Black Hussar: Mackensen

Today we’ll be going over Mackensen, the main reward in the Black Hussar naval event!

Visual Improvements to Eastern Europe and Poland!

We’re pleased to present visual improvements to two more Ground Battle locations: Eastern Europe and Poland, coming in the next major update!