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New authentic decals
A new set of rare decals for your combat vehicles is here!
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  • 25 February 2021
“Steel Centurion”: Warbonds
The Warbond shop is available during the entire “Steel Centurion” season!
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  • 25 February 2021
Book of Records: Glorious Firsts
Today, instead of talking about specific vehicles, we’re going to talk about the most notable advances in military technology used to produce ground vehicles.
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  • 24 February 2021
Battle Pass vehicles: ITP (M-1)
Polikarpov's ITP (M-1) project will be one of the rewards for completing the tasks in the new Battle Pass season.
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  • 24 February 2021
Special
Battle Pass New Season: “Steel Centurion”
Progress through stages, get unique Premium vehicles and other rewards: decals, titles, decorations, Roman-style avatars and custom loading screens!
F-5A Freedom Fighter: Bring ‘em Hell!
The first in the line of American multirole fighters, the F-5A Freedom Fighter is entering service with Chinese pilots with the launch of the upcoming “Ixwa Strike” update.
Ratel ZT3-A2 - The Sharpshooting Honey Badger
The Ratel ZT3-A2 represents the ATGM carrier modification of the Ratel family of wheeled fighting vehicles and represents the last major variant of the popular ICV series. Soon, this formidable bush predator will join the fight in War Thunder as it arrives to the top ranks of the British ground forces tree as part of the brand new upcoming South African subtree in update “Ixwa Strike!
The Shooting Range #240
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 21 February 2021
Battle Pass vehicles: T55E1 wheeled tank destroyer
In War Thunder, the experimental T55E1 wheeled tank destroyer will be a reward for completing tasks in the new season of the Battle Pass.
Thunder Show: All according to plan
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
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  • 19 February 2021
Defender of the Fatherland
Rare Soviet vehicles will be available for purchase in the game, memorable decals and decorations for battles and victories. And for the brave, we are launching a tournament with Redragon iron prizes!
Olifant Mk1A: The Beast of Desert
We’re happy to present to our players the first South African armoured vehicles as a separate branch of the British tech tree. Meet the Olifant Mk1A, a heavily modified South African variant of the Centurion Mk3 and Mk5 main battle tank, developed in the late ‘70s as a means to modernize the fleet of Centurion tanks in South African service.
SMS Kaiser: The Emperor at Sea
SMS Kaiser was the lead ship of the Imperial German dreadnought battleship class, built in the years leading up to the outbreak of WWI. Soon, this Great War naval veteran will once again be joining the ranks of the German navy as it arrives in War Thunder naval battles as part of the next major update “Ixwa Strike” coming to the game!
Teaser for "Ixwa Strike" Major Update!
A sneak peak at the first major update of 2021 for War Thunder — 'Ixwa Strike'!
M3A3 Bradley: The Upgraded Warhorse
The M3A3 was a late modification of the legendary American Bradley fighting vehicle, developed in the late 1990’s based on the experiences gained from the Gulf War. Soon, seasoned American tankers will have the chance to command this upgraded Bradley modification, coming as part of the next major War Thunder update!
Special: Climbing the Ranks: French Aircraft
It's time to find out how to climb the ranks with French Aircraft!
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  • 17 February 2021
PTL02: Chinese Wheels
The first Chinese wheeled SPG in War Thunder! The PTL02 is still in service with the Chinese PLA.
Fokker D.XXI: The Flying Dutchman
The D.XXI was a mid 1930’s fighter aircraft, designed by the well-known Fokker company for the Dutch Air Force which primarily earned its reputation with Finnish forces during WWII.