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F-101C Voodoo: The Charm of Speed
Today we’re diving into the details of an iconic American jet fighter from the Cold War era!
  • 17 июня 2026
IA 58A Pucará — Argentina’s Fortress
Today we’re taking a look at the IA 58A Pucará, quite a special plane as it’s the first domestically designed and produced Argentine aircraft coming to the game!
  • 16 июня 2026
Anti-Radiation Missiles and Electronic Support Measures!
You’ve asked for them, you’ve waited for them, and here they are! In the Heavy Cavalry major update, you’ll have new tools at your disposal for countering anti-aircraft systems: anti-radiation missiles (ARMs) and electronic support measures (ESM) capabilities. As the game continues to add new threats, this type of weaponry is becoming increasingly relevant. New SAM systems have been added, and taking them out requires new tools for the job. Plus, you simply can’t do without anti-radiation missiles in Nuclear Escalation! Let’s dive into what they are and how they work.
  • 16 июня 2026
New Camouflage Management Features and New Decals!
Today we’re taking a look at new unlockable decals, updated logic for automatic tank camouflage application, and a “Favorites” category for decals and decorations!
  • 12 июня 2026
USS North Carolina: The Showboat
Today we’re pleased to present USS North Carolina, one of the most iconic American battleships of the mid-20th century!
  • 10 июня 2026
Yak-130 and M-346FA: A Common Beginning
The Russian Yak-130 and the Italian Aermacchi M-346 are two combat-trainer aircraft that emerged from the same project.
  • 10 июня 2026
Pre-order: J-22M1A — Serbian Eagle
The J-22M1A “Orao” is a Serbian jet attack aircraft with good armament, a radar warning receiver and countermeasures for missile defense!
  • 10 июня 2026
Hummel: A lot of Buzz!
Today we’re pleased to present the long awaited Hummel! This powerful SPG will be joining the lower ranks of the German research tree in the next major update.
  • 8 июня 2026
Nuclear Escalation: The Fight Continues!
We’re starting to test the updated Nuclear Escalation Mode!
  • 8 июня 2026
M1A2C Abrams: Heavy Cavalry!
Today, we’re taking a look at the most advanced modification of the Abrams, the third variant of the SEP modernization with the TUSK add-on armor package. Meet the M1A2C in the Heavy Cavalry update!
  • 5 июня 2026
Pre-order: F-14D Super Tomcat
Today we’re starting pre-orders for this famous member of the F-14 family!
  • 5 июня 2026
Ground Locations Reworks & Arresting Gear in the Heavy Cavalry Update!
Today we’re talking about the graphical rework of the Ash River, 38th Parallel, and Ardennes (Winter) locations and arresting gear at ground airfields!
  • 4 июня 2026
Aiming Points for Salvo Firing Guided Weapons
Today we’d like to talk about how we’re expanding the functionality of points of interest on top-tier aircraft!
  • 4 июня 2026
Comparison of Missile Parameters & Improved Tracking on the Minimap!
Today we’re continuing our coverage of the new features coming in the upcoming major update, this time focusing on aircraft weapons!
  • 3 июня 2026
Spitfire Mk Vb Floatplane: Going Full Circle!
A long requested Spitfire variant joins the game with the return of a rather legendary pilot!
  • 3 июня 2026
Rewards for Crashed Aircraft!
Today we’re looking at some changes to how aircraft rewards operate when an enemy aircraft crashes without taking any damage. Let’s get into it!
  • 2 июня 2026
Washington B.1: A Friend in Need
A legendary long range heavy bomber reinforces the heavy bomber gap in the British tree in the next major update!
  • 2 июня 2026
The New Update in Progress: Detailed X-Ray and New MFD Screens
Today we’d like to cover the improved aircraft damage models and new multifunctional display screens (MFD) that we’re preparing for the next War Thunder update.
  • 1 июня 2026