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Hawk T Mk1A and Pre-order for the Hawk T Mk1A (FRP) — Back to School
The two-seat training variant of the Hawk series jet adapted for ground attack swoops into the next major update! 
  • 9 сентября 2026
Arjun Mk 1: Archer Prince!
Today we’re taking a look at India’s domestically designed and built Arjun Mk 1 main battle tank, coming to the British tank research tree.
  • 9 сентября 2026
Harimau: Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright
The Indonesian Harimau light tank, equipped with a 105 mm high-pressure Cockerill gun, will be a new addition to Japan’s ground forces tree!
  • 8 сентября 2026
FK-2000: Top Of Its Class
Meet China’s new anti-aircraft missile and gun system featuring 12 missiles and two six-barreled 30 mm guns!
  • 7 сентября 2026
Work-In-Progress: Regenerative Steering — Should We Add It? Try It & Leave Your Feedback!
We’re working on regenerative steering for tanks and want to hear your opinion!
  • 7 сентября 2026
Greek Aircraft and Tanks Coming in Sky Odyssey!
The upcoming Sky Odyssey major update for War Thunder will introduce Greek aviation and ground vehicle sub-trees to Israel’s tech tree! Both of these countries have a long history of comprehensive military cooperation. Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting Greek vehicles coming in the next update, starting with aviation.
  • 4 сентября 2026
Pre-order: Ar 234 B-2 (WB 151) — From Hunted to Hunter!
Today we’re taking a look at a rare example of an Ar 234 B-2 with a gunpod! The Ar 234 B-2 was the first ever jet bomber in War Thunder, and the first aircraft with no defensive or offensive guns as well! This addition will give the plane some extra versatility, so let’s have a look at this Arado, where pre-orders for it have started today!
  • 3 сентября 2026
Space Program: F-16XL
Meet the vehicle reward in the Space Program event, the American experimental delta-wing F-16XL!
  • 3 сентября 2026
AW159 Wildcat HMA2: The Cat with Many Claws!
A modernized “Super Lynx” development, the AW159 is a multi-role naval helicopter with a huge number of air-launched munitions!
  • 2 сентября 2026
Pre-order: Giulio Cesare — Caesar Adest!
The die is cast captains, Giulio Cesare will be joining War Thunder in the next major update as a premium battleship for Italy’s Bluewater fleet!
  • 31 августа 2026
Changes to Bomber Survivability
You may remember that we mentioned bomber damage model changes and increased survivability in the latest Community Update post. Well today we’re ready to share some details about the new damage model for bombers that we’re preparing for in the next major update!
  • 28 августа 2026
Pre-order: PLZ45 — Thunderous Response
Today, pre-orders for the PLZ45, the Chinese self-propelled gun with a long-barreled howitzer have started!
  • 26 августа 2026
Reward for When the Enemy Abandons a Tank or Ship!
Air battles has long featured a mechanic that awards a kill when a player abandons their vehicle: if you bail out, the kill is credited to the nearest enemy within a certain radius. You’ve asked us to bring this to Ground and Naval Battles, and we’re pleased to say that with the release of the next major update, this reward mechanic is coming to these modes! After all, no one likes encountering players who bail out when cornered or when your bomb is about to hit them.
  • 25 августа 2026
Reshuffles to the Ground Vehicle Research Trees in the Next Major Update
Hey everyone! With the release of the next major update, several ground vehicles in several research trees will be moved. Comparison images of the trees before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!
  • 25 августа 2026
New Darwin Hill Location and Map Improvements!
Today we’re covering the Darwin Hill map, improvements to Red Desert and a visual overhaul to two air maps!
  • 24 августа 2026
Ki-93-I Ko: Saigo no Bushi
A rare Japanese interceptor will be making its way to the research tree in the next major update! Featuring a powerful 57 mm cannon, the Ki-93 will bring some serious firepower to the battlefield!
  • 21 августа 2026
New MFDs and HMDs!
Today, we’re showcasing several new Multi-Function Display screens for aircraft, as well as improvements to Helmet-Mounted Displays, coming in the next War Thunder update!
  • 21 августа 2026
M7: In The Middle
The M7 was conceived as a light tank, but ultimately matched the Sherman in terms of combat capabilities!
  • 20 августа 2026