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SL-AMRAAM: Hummissile
Meet this mobile SAM vehicle, featuring radar missiles on the back of an army Humvee jeep!
Normandy ‘44: T86
The T86 is an American amphibious vehicle, coming in as the main reward in the Normandy ‘44 event!
Tan-SAM kai: “Maddog”!
An improved Japanese Type 81 SAM System with multiple vehicles is coming in the Leviathans major update for Japan!
Bismarck: The Iron Chancellor
Today we’ll be covering the legendary Bismarck! One of the most famous battleships of all time with a fascinating story.
MSC: Paving The Way
Today we’ll be taking a look at the MSC, the first Leclerc that was created to test and evaluate new systems, which will be coming to the game in the Leviathans major update.
Pre-order: RAH-66 Comanche: Stealth Unicorn
Meet the RAH-66 Comanche, a stealthy reconnaissance and attack helicopter developed during the late Cold War to counter high-tech threats, which was ultimately rendered obsolete due to shifting military priorities and rising project costs.
Yamato: The Decisive Spirit, and Ultimate Leviathan
We’re very happy to finally introduce the legend of legends, a ship that holds many records and cultural significance: the mighty Yamato will be joining War Thunder in the Leviathans major update!
USS Iowa: The Battleship of Presidents
Legendary and invincible, a living symbol of the might of the American fleet. Welcome to the game, USS Iowa!
Pre-order: Leopard 2 (OTCo)
Today, pre-orders for the new Dutch Leopard premium with cool looks have started!
IRIS-T SLM and Multi-Vehicle SAM Systems!
The upcoming War Thunder Leviathans update brings multi-vehicle SAM systems to the game. One of them is the German IRIS-T SLM that we’ll be looking at today!
RN Roma: City at Sea
Today, we’ll be taking a look at RN Roma, one of three Littorio-class battleships constructed as the most advanced capital ships for the Italian Navy during the Second World War.
Falkland Islands for Air Battles & Visual Improvements to Berlin and Kuban!
Today we’re excited to show you a new location coming to Air Battles in the next major update: the Falkland Islands (known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina)! Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, this island is a British Overseas Territory that we have set during the 1980s, specifically during the period of the Falklands Conflict.
Sovetsky Soyuz: Red Oceans
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Sovetsky Soyuz which was supposed to become the core of the USSR’s fleet, but the outbreak of war put an end to these plans.
Richelieu: The Last French Gunslinger
Today we’re taking a look at Richelieu, the lead ship of the last class of French battleships built during the 1930s in an effort to counter the latest capital ships of the Italian and German navies.
Pre-order: Battleship Gneisenau and Battlecruiser Sevastopol
Today we’re starting pre-orders for two new Bluewater ships at rank VI. Check them out!
Spirit of the Tempest: HF-24 Marut
The main reward in the Spirit of the Tempest is the first Indian combat aircraft, the HF-24 Marut, designed by Kurt Tank!
CS/SA5: Ground Shield!
Meet the modern CS/SA5 Chinese air defense system coming to War Thunder in the next major update!
HMS Vanguard: End of an Epoch!
Meet HMS Vanguard, the last battleship built, coming as a historic addition to Great Britain’s Bluewater fleet!