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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
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  • 25 February 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!
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  • 24 February 2025
HMS Warspite: Grand Old Lady!
HMS Warspite is a British battleship and is known as one of the most decorated warships in history.
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  • 20 February 2025
Freedom Fighter: F-5A(G)
Meet the protagonist in the Freedom Fighter event: the Norwegian F-5A(G) multi-role jet fighter!
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  • 6 February 2025
Announcing the Removal of the R2Y2 from Research
Today, we’d like to give you a heads up regarding the removal of the R2Y2 V1, V2 and V3 for research so that you can get them before they’re gone.
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  • 3 February 2025
Enter the Serpent: FV4030/3
This is the FV4030/3, designed as an upgrade of the Chieftain tank for Iran. However with no deliveries fulfilled, the FV4030/3 later evolved into the Challenger 1 tank we all know and love.
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  • 17 January 2025
Battle Pass Vehicles: M46 Patton (France)
Meet the M46 Patton that saw service with France! Today, we’ll take a look at the main reward for the next Battle Pass, The Last Legionnaire!
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  • 17 January 2025
Battle Pass Vehicles: SB2C-5 (Thailand)
Meet the American Helldiver dive bomber in service with the Royal Thai Air Force, joining the game as the aircraft reward in The Last Legionnaire Battle Pass season!
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  • 16 January 2025
HQ17: Rockets in the Night Sky
The HQ17 SAM vehicle has arrived at the end of the Chinese ground forces research tree in a group with the Tor-M1.
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  • 17 December 2024
Eurofighter Typhoon: Oncoming Storm!
It’s time to finally welcome the Eurofighter family, joining War Thunder as the new top fighter aircraft for Germany, Great Britain and Italy. Today, we’ll be showing you the most advanced jet fighter aircraft (for now!) to come to the game!
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  • 13 December 2024
Introducing the Tiger and Ostwind Pack!
Today we’re pleased to welcome a trio of new WW2 premium vehicles, all coming as part of a single pack. Two premium Tiger tanks and a premium Ostwind II SPAA! 
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  • 13 December 2024
Panzerhaubitze 2000: Best In Its Class!
Today we’re announcing the Panzerhaubitze 2000, one of the world’s most modern howitzers coming to the game for two nations at once.
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  • 12 December 2024
Dassault Rafale C F3: Le Rafale!
The Dassault Rafale jet fighter is coming to the game as a new top aircraft for the French aircraft tree!
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  • 12 December 2024
Pre-order: RDF/LT and BMD-4M
Today, pre-orders for the American RDF/LT light tank with a 75 mm autocannon and the Russian BMD-4M airborne light tank have started in the store!
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  • 11 December 2024
M44: Big-Bore Bulldog
Today we’ll be taking a look at the American-made M44 self-propelled howitzer, making its way to several nations in the "Storm Warning" major update!
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  • 11 December 2024
Squadron Vehicles: Su-33
The Russian carrier-based Su-33 fighter is coming to the game as a Squadron Vehicle in the “Storm Warning” major update!
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  • 10 December 2024
New Location: Attica!
Today, we’d like to show you some screenshots of this new location for Ground Battles!
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  • 9 December 2024
La Galissonnière: Harmony of Qualities
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the La Galissonnière, a well balanced light cruiser arriving for France in the next major update!
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  • 9 December 2024