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Updating the Tiger II (P) Model!
The legendary in-game King Tiger with the early turret type (commonly known as the “Porsche” turret) will soon be receiving a new visual model and numerous internal module improvements. Meet the redesigned Tiger II (P), coming in the next major update!
Economy Changes for Bluewater Fleet trees
Recently, Bluewater fleet naval trees were extended to rank VII, and as a result we’ve now updated the research system to make progression faster and more balanced overall.
Get Mackensen in the Black Hussar event!
August von Mackensen joined the 2nd Prussian Life Hussar Regiment, known as the “Black Hussars” at the age of 20. He earned his first honors in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, and served as a field marshal general in the First World War, commanding an army group named after him. A battlecruiser built in Germany during the First World War was also named after him — this same battlecruiser is the main reward in this new naval event!
Bf 109 T-2: A Rare Gem
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 T is a navalized variant of the “Emil” modification, developed in the late 1930s to equip Germany’s planned aircraft carrier, the “Graf Zeppelin”.
Scouting Through Scout UAVs
In today’s update, we’ve added the ability to scout enemies while using Scout UAVs without having to switch to a tank.
Gloire: Handy Upgrades!
Today we’ll be taking a look at French light cruiser Gloire from the La Galissonnière-class, featuring an increased rate of fire and a new radar!
Pages of History (September): Bazooka Charlie
This month’s Pages of History will take you to the heart of events that took place in different theaters of war. From Iran and India, Lorraine and Kuban: take part in battles with vehicles that represent these historical battles and win prizes!
Video Digest 25.08.2025
The Italian IFV VCC-80/60 and the French Mirage 4000 fighter, Bushmaster cannons and stealth aircraft — our new collection of YouTube videos is set to please fans of both land and air battles!
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  • 25 August 2025
Commando Stingray: Born in America, Established in Thailand
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Stingray, an American-designed light tank that was exported to Thailand.
A Discount on the MiG-15bis ISh for the Anniversary of its Adoption into Service!
The MiG-15 jet fighter was designed by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau in the second half of the 1940s. The engine was based on the Rolls-Royce Nene, which was located in the tail section of the two-section fuselage. The MiG-15 was accepted into service by the Soviet Air Force on August 23rd, 1949 and was produced in the USSR, China, Poland and Czechoslovakia. In total, more than 17 thousand units of the MiG-15 and its variants were produced!
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  • 22 August 2025
Prinz Eugen is on a Discount to Celebrate its Launch Anniversary!
The German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen was named after one of the most outstanding commanders of the 18th century, Eugene of Savoy. Prinz Eugen was launched on August 22nd, 1938 and actively took part in operations during the Second World War. One of its most famous moments was during Operation Cerberus, also known as the Channel Dash, where Prinz Eugen, Scharnhorst and Gneisenau sailed from western France through the English Channel all the way to Germany. Prinz Eugen was one of the few large German ships that remained intact until the end of the war.
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  • 22 August 2025
Rearrangements to the British Ground Forces Tree
Hey everyone! Today we wanted to go over some changes happening to the British ground forces tree soon.
Ram I: The Black Sheep
The first variant of the Ram will be making its way to the British ground forces tree to help reinforce the early ranks with some Canadian power!
Video Digest 18.08.2025
Welcome to the weekly digest of videos from our YouTube channel! Take a look at the M113 APC, the Soviet Mi-28 and the American AH-1W helicopter and learn about multi-barrel vehicles in War Thunder!
  • 18 August 2025
A Decal and Discount on the UH-1C XM-30 for U.S. Airborne Day!
National Airborne Day was established in 2002 to honor the first parachute landing of the United States Army on August 16th, 1940. American paratroopers received their baptism of fire in November 1942 on the North African front, and their contribution to the Allied victory on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge is difficult to overestimate.
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  • 15 August 2025
Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE and a Decal for Polish Armed Forces Day!
On August 15th, Poland celebrates Armed Forces Day! During the Second World War, the Poles were the fourth largest within the Allies, behind the USSR, the USA and Great Britain. On the Eastern Front, they participated in the liberation of Belarus, Ukraine and Poland, as well as in the Battle of Berlin. As part of the Western forces, Polish formations fought for Tobruk and Monte Cassino, participated in the Battle of Britain and the Falaise Offensive.
The F-89D is Temporarily Available at a Discount on its First Flight Anniversary!
Northrop first flew the F-89 Scorpion all-weather interceptor on August 16th, 1948. It was the first jet aircraft designed primarily for the interceptor role, the first to carry air-to-air nuclear weapons — the AIR-2 Genie missile — and one of the first to be equipped with air-to-air missiles. The F-89 Scorpion remained in U.S. service until the late 1960s.
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  • 15 August 2025
Stream By Hercules: The Summer CUP Concludes!
The summer of 2025 brought us an incredible new competition! In collaboration with Stream By Hercules, we hosted a thrilling three-week event where one hundred Gaijin-partnered content creators clashed across different game modes for exclusive Stream By Hercules prizes.
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  • 14 August 2025