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Hornet’s Sting: Improvements and New Features!
Today we’ll be doing a brief overview of the improvements and features coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update! We’ve already talked about some of the main changes and vehicles coming to the game in the CM Covert Disclosures article and vehicle dev blogs, so be sure to check those out to keep up to speed with what’s coming.
  • 14 三月 2025
Rocket Storm: FIAT 6614 FIROS 6
This is the Italian FIAT 6614 FIROS 6, the main reward in the Rocket Storm event, which started today!
  • 13 三月 2025
J-11B: Dragon Flanker!
Meet the J-11B, created under China’s program to modernize the Russian Su-27, coming to the game in the Hornet’s Sting major update!
  • 13 三月 2025
Squadron Vehicles: VT5
Meet the interesting Chinese VT5 light tank, used by the Bangladesh Armed Forces and coming to the game as a Squadron Vehicle in the Hornet’s Sting major update! 
  • 12 三月 2025
USS Colorado: Ocean Bastion!
The USS Colorado — a super-dreadnought — will now be the new top-tier ship for the USA’s Bluewater fleet and the first in-game ship in this nation to feature 16 inch (406 mm) guns!
  • 11 三月 2025
XM246: The American Gepard!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the XM246, an experimental SPAA with a pair of 35 mm Oerlikon KDA cannons on the hull of the M48 Patton tank, coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update.
  • 5 三月 2025
Pre-order: Ariete Certezza
Let’s take a look at the premium version of the C1 Ariete tank with additional armor and a unique look!
  • 4 三月 2025
Su-30SM: In Thrust We Trust
Let’s take a look at the Su-30SM, a modern Russian multi-role two-seat fighter jet coming to the Hornet’s Sting major update!
  • 4 三月 2025
Tracked Rapier: Aerial Pest Control
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Tracked Rapier, featuring the new Rapier missile installed onto the back of a M548 cargo-carrier that was in service with the British Army!
  • 4 三月 2025
2S19M1 and 2S19M2: Vengeance Is Mine!
Two variants of this Russian tank destroyer are coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update — one as a standard researchable vehicle, and one as a squadron vehicle!
  • 3 三月 2025
Location Improvements for Advance to the Rhine, Sinai and Jungle!
Today we’re taking a look at the visually updated Advance to the Rhine, Sinai and improved Jungle that will be coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update!
  • 28 二月 2025
F/A-18 Hornet: Announcement & Pre-order!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the F/A-18 Hornet family of aircraft — the nations that will get this aircraft and the pre-order pack!
  • 28 二月 2025
Raider Hunter: Strasbourg
The French Strasbourg battleship with its non-standard armament layout is the main reward in the Raider Hunter vehicle event!
  • 27 二月 2025
Pre-order: Marder CLOVIS
Today we’ll be taking a look at a new premium for Germany and France — the experimental Marder CLOVIS light tank featuring an oscillating turret!
  • 26 二月 2025
Harry Hopkins Mk.I: The Weird Fella
Today we’re taking a look at one of the more unconventional light tanks out there, the Harry Hopkins Mk.I, a new tank for Britain at Rank II
  • 25 二月 2025
Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) PaK: No, Give It Back!
Today we’re taking a look at a machine with an interesting story, a French vehicle, captured and modified by Germany and then captured back and used by the French!
  • 24 二月 2025
HMS Warspite: Grand Old Lady!
HMS Warspite is a British battleship and is known as one of the most decorated warships in history.
  • 20 二月 2025
Freedom Fighter: F-5A(G)
Meet the protagonist in the Freedom Fighter event: the Norwegian F-5A(G) multi-role jet fighter!
  • 6 二月 2025