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The British Royal Air Force was founded at the end of the First World War on April 1st, 1918. During the interwar period, the RAF became the largest air force in the world. Thanks to its excellent aircraft and skilled pilots during the Second World War, the RAF achieved victory in the skies during the Battle of Britain, successfully defending the homeland against Nazi Germany.

One of the Royal Air Force’s most famous aircraft in the second half of the 20th century was the Hawker Siddeley Harrier jet. It was the first aircraft to enter production that featured vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities. It entered service on April 1st 1969 and served until 2006 after several upgraded modifications.

The Typhoon Mk Ib and Attacker FB.2 are temporarily available for Golden Eagles! In honor of the RAF’s birthday, the Typhoon Mk IB and Attac... Read more

In this month’s Pages of History, you will find yourself in the midst of key historical events across different theaters of war. Iraq and Cambodia, Norway and Austria — take part in battles using vehicles corresponding to these historic conflicts and earn rewards! 

From April 1st until April 30th, you’ll have access to 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique player icon!

Pavel Yakovlevich Golovachev Pavel Golovachev was a Soviet pilot ace who fought throughout the Second World War and scored at least 30 aerial victories. He was awarded Hero of the Soviet Union twice. During the East Prussian Operation in ... Read more

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• A bug that caused the markers of allies and enemies to not appear for spectators in Air Realistic Battles has been fixed. (Report[community.gaijin.net]).
  
• MH-60L DAP — a bug that caused the new stat card of the LR30 shell to not display the cumulative jet penetration has been fixed. (...

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On March 28th 1923, the Italian Air Force was founded as a separate unit called Regia Aeronautica. After World War II and the abolition of the monarchy, it was renamed Aeronautica Militare. When the Italian Air Force decided to modernize in the late 20th century, it purchased the Eurofighter Typhoon — these aircraft now make up a significant part of the Aeronautica Militare’s fleet.

30% discounts on Italian vehicles! The following Italian aircraft are available at a 30% discount!

When: From March 27th (14:00 GMT) until March 31st (11:00 GMT).
Where: Italy > Aviation / Helicopters > Premium vehicles.

• G.55S (rank IV) — 3010 Golden Eagles
  
• Ariete (rank VI) — 6111 Golden Eagles
  
• A-129 International (p) (rank VI) — 6363 Golden Eagles.
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Check out the new camouflage trophy for Hornet’s Sting that includes 40 camouflages from 39 authors from WT Live! Out of these 40, 19 are historical, 18 are semi-historical and 3 are fictional. We’ve made sure to include some more mid-rank vehicle camouflages, plus include a camouflage for each in-game nation. You can also get a unique decal relating to the update and rare vehicles in the form of coupons.

Contents of the Hornet’s Sting trophy:

• Coupons for rare vehicles.
  
• 19 camouflage coupons for ground vehicles.
  
• 18 camouflage coupons for aircraft.
  
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Welcome to the 164th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Your screenshots from last week were great! Remember to keep an eye on WarThunder Live and the monthly historic decals - neat things are always being added! Hornet’s Sting was just released, time to showcase your favorite new content! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 164th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen164. You have time until the 28th of March to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.

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On March 21st 1942, the La-5 — a Soviet plane capable of fighting the Germans on equal terms — took to the skies for the first time. It quickly became one of the main aircraft that defended Soviet skies. In September 1944, Germany captured a fully functional La-5FN and studied it at Rechlin airfield.

The La-5FN (Germany) is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! In honor of its first flight, the premium German La-5FN is available for 5,250 Golden Eagles.

When: From March 21st (11:00 GMT) until March 24th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

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• MiG-29 (all variants) — a bug that caused the afterburner to be disabled in “maneuver” mode has been fixed. (Report[community.gaijin.net]).
  
• Harrier T.10 — engine name has been corrected.
  
• F-100 (all variants), F-1, T-2 (all variants), Super Mystere B2, Sambad — a bug that caused the engine to quickly overheat at high altitudes has been fixed. (...

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Meet Hornet’s Sting, War Thunder’s first major update in 2025!
Hornet’s Sting introduces the F/A-18 for the USA and Sweden in several variants, along with the Su-30SM for the USSR that features thrust vectoring, enhancing its maneuverability. For ground forces, the Tracked Rapier, CLOVIS and 2S19M1 / M2 take the spotlight thanks to their excellent capabilities. Rhine, Sinai and Jungle have received graphical overhauls, refreshing their visuals, all while maintaining their familiar layouts. Next up for naval forces is HMS Warspite, one of the most decorated warships in naval history! To top it off, the game has had some interface improvements, item recycling and new player profile showcases.

Check out the changelog to see the fixes, vehicles and other features that we’ve included in this major update.
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In the early 5th century, Saint Patrick set out to spread Christianity from Roman Britain, where he was born, to Ireland. Today, he is reserved as the patron saint of Ireland, and festivals and celebrations are held every year on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick.

LÉ Orla is available at a 30% discount! The Irish LÉ Orla coastal vessel is available at a 30% discount for 4,263 Golden Eagles.

When: From March 17th (11:00 GMT) until March 20th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Great Britain > Coastal fleet > Premium vehicles.



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Welcome to the 163rd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Thanks for submitting all of those screenshots last week! This week, apply some fresh paint! There is so much to pick from - Complete skins, monthly decals have made their return, or perhaps you prefer the large shark mouths and scary eyes? The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 163rd edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen163. You have time until the 21st of March to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.

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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 ... Read more

The Corps of Engineers first appeared in the Continental Army in 1775 during the American Revolution. In its modern form, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was officially established on March 16th, 1802, when President Thomas Jefferson signed the Military Peace Establishment Act into law. Engineers built bridges and fortifications during the Civil War and World War II, supported the Allied landings in Normandy, and also worked on large-scale civilian projects such as the Hoover Dam and Panama Canal.

The M728 CEV is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! The premium M728 CEV is available for 8,200 Golden Eagles.

When: From March 14th (12:00 GMT) until March 17th (12:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Army > Premium vehicles.

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On March 15th, 1848, an uprising broke out in Pest against the Austrian Empire, which at the time ruled the Kingdom of Hungary. The uprising was bloodless and achieved concessions from the Emperor, who agreed to all of the Hungarian demands, granting them freedom of the press, civil rights and greater autonomy. The anniversary of this event is celebrated to this day as one of Hungary’s main national holidays.

Discounts on Hungarian vehicles! The following vehicles are available at a 30% discount.

When: From March 14th (11:00 GMT) until March 17th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Italy > Army > Premium vehicles.

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This is the Italian FIAT 6614 FIROS 6, the main reward in the Rocket Storm event, which started today!

FIAT 6614 FIROS 6: An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Italy at Rank V At a glance:

• 51 mm rockets with up to 250 mm penetration!
  
• Excellent mobility.
  
• Light armor.
  
• Amphibious.
  
• Slow rotation speed on the rocket launcher.

 
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FIROS (FIeld ROcket System) is a family of rocket launcher systems developed in the 1970s by the Italian company SNIA-BPD. The lineup of systems included the FIROS 6, FIROS 25, FIROS 30, and the FIROS 70 (the latter was later discontinued), where the number following the name indicated the approximate range of the rocket system. Numerous modifications of the FIROS family were acquired... Read more

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!

J-11B: A Jet Fighter for China at Rank VIII At a glance:

• The PL-12 and new PL-8B air-to-air missiles!
  
• Improved rate of climb and acceleration.
  
• Modern radar.
  
• A variety of air-to-surface guided weapons.

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In 1998, China launched a domestic program to modernize Su-27 fighters exported from Russia to extend their service life. Modernized aircraft received a new radar, RWR, digital c*ckpit with a new heads-up display and new MFDs. Composite materials were also introduced into the design, reducing the overall weight of the aircraft.

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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! 

VT5: A Squadron Light Tank for China at Rank VII  At a glance:

• Good mobility.
  
• 105 mm gun with APFSDS.
  
• Thermal imager.
  
• Mediocre armor protection. 

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During the late 1990s, Bangladesh did not consider defense spending a priority, as the country was going through hard times with its economy, and there was a friendship agreement with India. Later however, escalating border confrontations forced the government to urgently engage in strengthening its defense capability. In 2009, a plan for modernizing the Armed Forces was launched, which received significant fundin... Read more