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Improvements to DIRCM
In the upcoming major update, we’ll be releasing an overhauled version of DIRCM that addresses several shortcomings.
  • 23 октября 2026
Pre-order: Stingray II — The Upgraded Commando
Meet the Stingray II, a further development of the American Commando Stingray light tank!
  • 22 октября 2026
New Roundels and Decals!
Hey everyone! Today we thought we’d put together a small blog about some of the new decals we’ve been working on! Over the last few updates and into the near future as well we’ll be adding new decals for nations and branches that currently don’t have any. This also includes the modern era of some nations that predominantly only have WW2 era decals available. First though, let’s start with some new national insignia coming to the game in the next update!
  • 21 октября 2026
Improvements to the Controls for CCRP Bombing!
CCRP Bombing, now simple and easy to understand!
  • 20 октября 2026
Pre-order: HMS Duke of York
Meet the Scharnhorst killer and future flagship of the Home Fleet, the British HMS Duke of York, coming to War Thunder in the next major update!
  • 19 октября 2026
Community Update No.13: What’s Coming Up!
Hi everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, which goes into what you can expect to arrive in the upcoming major update and further into the future. So sit back and relax, and read on!
  • 15 октября 2026
Nuclear Escalation: Testing the Upgraded Southeastern City!
Take part in testing the new map in Nuclear Escalation!
  • 7 октября 2026
Desert Predator: AMV (BMP-3)
Meet the vehicle reward in the Desert Predator event, the Finnish Patria wheeled combat vehicle equipped with the BMP-3 combat module!
  • 1 октября 2026
HMS Lion: One Last Roar
Say hello to HMS Lion! While Vanguard was Britain’s last true battleship, Lion was planned to be their ultimate final design. While she was never fully built, she was laid down, so we’re happy to welcome her to War Thunder!
  • 14 сентября 2026
MiG-35: The Last MiG
Meet the multi-role MiG-35, which combines the entire combat experience of the legendary MiG design bureau into one formidable aircraft.
  • 11 сентября 2026
H145M: Angry Dragonfly
Germany’s light multirole helicopter, the H145M, is armed with the SPIKE-ER ATGM and the new FZ275 small guided missiles!
  • 11 сентября 2026
F-102A Delta Dagger: The “Bear” Hunter
The world’s first production supersonic delta-wing interceptor bursts into the skies of War Thunder!
  • 10 сентября 2026
EMBT: The Eurotank
Today we’re checking out the new EMBT, which combines a Leopard chassis and a Leclerc turret!
  • 10 сентября 2026
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