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Squadron Vehicles: VT5
Meet the interesting Chinese VT5 light tank, used by the Bangladesh Armed Forces and coming to the game as a Squadron Vehicle in the Hornet’s Sting major update! 
USS Colorado: Ocean Bastion!
The USS Colorado — a super-dreadnought — will now be the new top-tier ship for the USA’s Bluewater fleet and the first in-game ship in this nation to feature 16 inch (406 mm) guns!
Video Digest 10.03.2025
This week we say goodbye to the R2Y2 Keiun-Kai, dive into the history of the M247, list the best WWII SPGs, and evaluate the Starfighter’s attack capabilities.
  • 10 March 2025
Get the FIAT 6614 FIROS in the Rocket Storm Event!
The Rocket Storm event is dedicated to an Italian ground vehicle. Play ground battles to unlock themed decals, a decoration and the FIAT 6614 FIROS, ready to pop up in unexpected positions and rain a missile storm on the heads of any opponent!
Hornet’s Sting Pre-orders: EC-665 Tigre HAD-E and F-16A Block 10 Netz
Two new pre-order packs for the Hornet’s Sting major update have landed on the store, featuring unique bonuses, Premium Account time and Golden Eagles!
Monthly Decals for March!
Hello everyone, today we’re back with a fresh set of historical decals! We’ve been very happy to see the positive reception to this event returning, and we appreciate all the feedback and suggestions you’ve left.
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Decorate Your Vehicle with a New Decal for International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women’s Day! We’ve created a decal and send our best wishes and thanks to all the women around the world on this day.
Hornet’s Sting Pre-orders: Type 74 Red Star, Harrier T.10
Two new pre-order packs for the Hornet’s Sting major update have landed on the store, featuring unique bonuses, Premium Account time and Golden Eagles!
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A Decal and Discounts on Finnish Aircraft for Finnish Air Force Day!
Finland declared its independence in December 1917 and shortly after on March 6th 1918, the country’s Air Force was formed. The Finnish Air Force showed itself especially well during the two Soviet-Finnish wars. The number of downed Soviet aircraft was an order of magnitude higher than Finnish air losses. As a result of a peace treaty, Finland significantly reduced its Air Force after the war, however it began to build it up again in 1990. Currently, the Finnish Air Force has 60 multi-role American F/A-18 aircraft and another 64 F-35 Lightning II are to join them.
Alexander Pokryshkin’s P-39N-0 is Temporarily Available for the Ace’s Birthday!
Alexander Pokryshkin was born on March 6th 1913 in Novo-Nikolaevsk (now Novosibirsk) to a working-class family. He was fascinated by planes from the age of 12 and at the age of 19 he volunteered for the Red Army, where he trained as an aircraft technician.
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  • 6 March 2025
XM246: The American Gepard!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the XM246, an experimental SPAA with a pair of 35 mm Oerlikon KDA cannons on the hull of the M48 Patton tank, coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update.
Fair Play: February 2025
We’re constantly working on removing cheaters from War Thunder. We rely on anti-cheat systems to check for prohibited software usage, as well as on reports from players that we carefully go through. You can use the replay service on our website to report players to us who have violated the Terms of Service and the License Agreement of the game.
  • 5 March 2025
Pre-order: Ariete Certezza
Let’s take a look at the premium version of the C1 Ariete tank with additional armor and a unique look!
Su-30SM: In Thrust We Trust
Let’s take a look at the Su-30SM, a modern Russian multi-role two-seat fighter jet coming to the Hornet’s Sting major update!
Tracked Rapier: Aerial Pest Control
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Tracked Rapier, featuring the new Rapier missile installed onto the back of a M548 cargo-carrier that was in service with the British Army!
Video Digest 03.03.25
This digest features the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Chinese tank destroyer PTZ89, the immensely popular helicopter Mi-8, and jet attack aircraft!
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  • 3 March 2025
2S19M1 and 2S19M2: Vengeance Is Mine!
Two variants of this Russian tank destroyer are coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update — one as a standard researchable vehicle, and one as a squadron vehicle!
The IAR 316B Is Temporarily Available for the Alouette III’s First Flight!
The Aérospatiale Alouette III multi-purpose helicopter designed by French company Sud Aviation made its first flight on February 28th, 1959. This helicopter was popular among countries and saw widespread service, with more than 2,000 Alouette III helicopters being produced. The number of operating countries reached 80, with Romania being one of them who gave the helicopter the designation of IAR 316.
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