War Thunder background
Pacific Pearl: USS Oklahoma (BB-37)
USS Oklahoma (BB-37) is the second of two Nevada-class battleships built for the U.S. Navy at the start of the 20th century.
  • 12 марта 2026
Centauro II (P): Evolutionized
Today we’re looking at the prototype of the most modern wheeled tank destroyer of the Italian Army: the Centauro II (P)!
  • 11 марта 2026
Squadron vehicles: JAS39D — Twin-Seater Gripen
The JAS39D is a later modification of the Swedish Gripen, incorporating the upgrades from the JAS39C with a twin-seater cockpit to facilitate training missions while not compromising on combat capability.
  • 11 марта 2026
Hungarian Aircraft: WM-21 and WM-23
Please welcome two more unique Hungarian aircraft! The WM-21 light-reconnaissance bomber and the WM-23 prototype fighter, arriving in War Thunder in the Ninth Wave major update.
  • 10 марта 2026
Pantsir SM-SV: All-In-One!
Today we’re taking a look at the new headliner of the Soviet/Russian anti-air line, the Pantsir-SM-SV SAM system with increased range!
  • 5 марта 2026
AS90: Built to Bombard!
Meet the AS90, a self-propelled howitzer with a 155 mm gun coming to Great Britain’s ground force tree to bolster lineups and bring some fun!
  • 5 марта 2026
Changes to the Cost of Researching and Purchasing Rank VI+ Aircraft
Hey everyone! Today, along with the addition of the new rank IX for aircraft and the related changes we discussed earlier, the research and purchase costs for rank VI+ aircraft for all nations have been reduced.
  • 5 марта 2026
Reshuffles to the Great British Ground Vehicle Research Tree
Hey everyone! With the release of the Ninth Wave major update, several armored vehicles in the Great British research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!
  • 3 марта 2026
Pre-order: AH-64DJP (AT)
The AH-64DJP (AT) is a special version of the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces, with its radar removed and skis equipped for all-terrain landings.
  • 3 марта 2026
Me 210: The Hornet Swarm
In the next major update, several variants of the classic and long-awaited Me 210 heavy fighter will be arriving for several nations!
  • 2 марта 2026
Rank IX Aircraft and the F-16C Block 52!
The Ninth Wave major update will expand the newly-added rank IX with the most technologically advanced combat aircraft in the game.
  • 27 февраля 2026
Pre-order: Alpha Jet A JaboG 41
A Premium Alpha Jet A attack aircraft in the livery of the 41st Fighter-Bomber Regiment of the Luftwaffe is on the way!
  • 27 февраля 2026
USS Helm: The Destroyer Who Fought Back
The American destroyer Helm was one of the first vessels to take action and fight back at Pearl Harbor. It’s coming as a new premium for the US Bluewater fleet in the next major update!
  • 26 февраля 2026
Locations: Updated Ardennes and the return of White Rock Fortress!
In the next major update, we'll introduce two visually redesigned combine battles locations. "Ardennes" and the long-awaited "White Rock Fortress"!
  • 26 февраля 2026
Pre-order: ZTZ96B
Today we’re checking out China’s premium ZTZ96B MBT, which serves as the transitional link between the ZTZ96 and modern ZTZ99 families.
  • 25 февраля 2026
Boxer SWaTrInf: Down Under to Deutschland!
Today we’re checking out the most modern representative of the Boxer family of wheeled combat vehicles, armed with a 30 mm autocannon and universal Spike-LR II ATGMs!
  • 25 февраля 2026
Hungarian Aircraft: The MÁVAG Héja I & II
A pair of Hungarian Hawks will be making their way to the start of the Italian air tree in the next major update!
  • 24 февраля 2026
Reshuffles to the US Ground Vehicle Research Tree
Hey everyone! With the release of the upcoming major update, several armored vehicles in the USA research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!
  • 24 февраля 2026