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On July 12th, 1961, the first flight of the A-4E, a modernized modification of the light carrier-based A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft took place! Israel was the most common importer of the Skyhawk line, with these aircraft forming a significant part of the Israeli Air Force during the Yom Kippur War and the War of Attirition with Egypt. After the end of these conflicts, Israel needed to replenish its air fleet and purchased large numbers of A-4E aircraft.

The A-4E is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! The A-4E attack aircraft is temporarily available for 8,910 Golden Eagles.

When: From today until July 15th (09:00 GMT).
Where: Israel > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

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Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. And today especially we’ve fixed a lot! Let’s take a look.

If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform[community.gaijin.net].

Crew Interface Improvements
We’ve added a huge number of improvements to the game interface. The most noticeable of them is the ability to easily change the order of crews in a lineup. This can now be done by... Read more

In honor of Argentina’s Independence Day, we are publishing a new cinematic video from the “Moments of Valor” series, dedicated to veterans of the Falklands War.

Also for this occasion, we have prepared a set of themed camouflages for aircraft used in the conflict or in service with the warring parties at that time.

• The F-86F-35 Sabre is temporarily returning to sale for Golden Eagles. Players who purchase this aircraft from July 9th to July 16th (15:00 GMT) will receive a unique camouflage of the Cruz del Sur aerobatic team of the Argentine Air Force after the end of the promotion.*
  
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Welcome to the 127th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
The screenshots you took last week were excellent! What is your favorite type of map to play on? Open and fast paced, or complex, with lots of cover? The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 127th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen127. You have time until the 12th of July 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.

Terms:

• Take a screenshot of yourself while engaging the enemy!
  
• You must add the ...

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Happy July 4th! The whole world knows when the USA celebrates Independence Day, it’s today, July 4th, a holiday! We’re joining the celebrations with a unique decal and some rarer Golden Eagle vehicles for purchase.

The F-86F-35 and M26E1 are temporarily available for Golden Eagles! The F-86F-35 and M26E1 are available on this day for 9,270 and 7,480 Golden Eagles respectively!

When: From today until July 8th (09:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Aviation / Army > Premium vehicles.

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The French Air Force became an independent part of the country’s armed forces on July 2nd 1934, exactly 90 years ago! The French Air Force fought in World War II, and subsequently participated in conflicts in Algeria, Egypt, Mauritania, Chad, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan and Mali. The French Air Force now has more than 500 aircraft in service, and two squadrons from the Deterrence Force are armed with nuclear missiles.

Earn the “Emblem of the French Air Force Command” decal! Get this French decal on this anniversary!


“Emblem of the French Air Force Command” decal

When: Until July 5th (09:00 GMT).

Task: Play 3 battles using French aircraft at rank III or higher to rec...

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In 1952, American instructors trained the first soldiers of the Japanese National Security Forces. Two years later on July 1st 1954, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces were formed. In January 1955, the United States transferred its first 85 aircraft to the Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces. In total they have 712 aircraft in service, of which 321 are fighters.

The J2M4 Kai and IJN Kiyoshimo are temporarily available for Golden Eagles! In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the following vehicles are available for 3,850 and 4,880 respectively.

When: From today until July 4th (09:00 GMT).
Where: Japan > Aviation / Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

About each of these vehicles

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Since its founding on July 1st 1926, the Swedish Air Force has been involved in very few conflicts. One squadron of volunteers came to the aid of Finland in the Soviet-Finnish war, but in WWII Sweden remained neutral. Officially, the Swedish Air Force took part in battles only during the Congolese crisis in 1961-1964, and in 2011 they patrolled the skies over Libya.

The J29D and J35A are temporarily available for Golden Eagles! These two Swedish jet fighters are temporarily returning to sale for Golden Eagles for 8,910 and 9,090 each respectively.

When: From today until July 4th (09:00 GMT).
Where: Sweden > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

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In 1910, the Union of South Africa was formed, and two years later on July 1st 1912, the Defence Forces were founded. They served in WWI and WWII, as well as the Korean War. Currently, 74,000 people serve in the South African National Defence Forces.

The Rooikat 105 returns for Golden Eagles and is here to stay! In honor of the 112th anniversary of the South African National Defence Force, the Rooikat 105 is back for 9,090 Golden Eagles and will not be gone.

When: From today.
Where: Great Britain > Army > Premium vehicles.

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Welcome to the 126th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
The screenshots you captured last week were very nice! Seek and Destroy introduced many interesting new vehicles and a new sub-tree for France. The Summer Sale has started, be sure to check it out! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 126th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen126. You have time until the 5th of July 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.

Terms:

• Your screenshot must include a player vehic...

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In the UK, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the last Saturday of June. This celebratory day was approved in 2006 as Veterans Day, and then renamed to also honor currently serving soldiers and officers. More than 185,000 people serve in the British Armed Forces, of which 111,000 are in the army, 36,000 in the air force and 38,000 in the navy.

Earn the “Emblem of the UK Ministry of Defence” decal! We’ve created this British-themed decal for this day.


“Emblem of the UK Ministry of Defence” decal

When: Until July 1st (07:00 GMT).

Task: Play 3 battles using British vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Emblem of the UK Ministry of Defence” decal.

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In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Sicily and Guam, France and the USSR: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes. 

From July 1st until July 31st, you’ll be offered 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each will reward you with a trophy, and completing all of them will earn you a unique player icon.

James Maurice Gavin James Maurice Gavin was a Lieutenant General of the US Army, an outstanding theorist and practitioner of the use of airborne troops. As a colonel, he actively participated in the invasion of Sicily during Operation Husky, after which he was promoted to... Read more

When: From June 26th (13:00 GMT) until July 8th (07:00 GMT), get standalone packs with a discount!

It’s the summer time! Get a boost of good humor by replenishing your hangar with amazing high-ranking vehicles at great prices. Visit the Gaijin Store and choose packs that fit your taste, or make your friends happy with a gift!

This summer sale features 30 packs of various vehicles of ranks VI-VII with a 50% discount!

M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack
F-4S Phantom II Pack
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The Seek & Destroy major update brought many features, but also a handful of unfortunate bugs. In this It’s Fixed article we’ll be talking about some bugs that we fixed that arose due to the release of the major update.

If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform.

Loading Ammunition Fixes


Loading ammunition into ground vehicles was in reverse order. The loading of shells into each of the ammunition racks of the first and second stages occurred in reverse order, and if the vehicle had several second-stage ammunition racks, the lowest priority one was filled first. We’ve fixed this now.

For example, on the M1 Abrams tanks, after the first stage stowage was filled,... Read more

Last week, we released Seek & Destroy, War Thunder’s second major update of 2024. This update came with a plethora of additions that we had planned on our Roadmap, and today we wanted to highlight them to you.

Separate Flares and Chaff Since it was only possible to select pre-made countermeasure loadouts consisting of four different options, we wanted to provide players with as much customizable options as possible. You’re now able to manually adjust the exact ratio of flares to chaff that you want for an aircraft, which you can do from the hangar when going for a test flight, or straight in the battle respawn screen. Go ahead and customize each aircraft to however you desire!

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Welcome to the 125th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
We loved seeing the screenshots you captured and submitted last week! Many of you were anxiously waiting for the major update to arrive. Well, wait no more, it is here! Which new feature do you like the most? The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 125th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen125. You have time until the 28th of June 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.

Terms:

• Your screenshot must feature a...

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Welcome to Seek & Destroy!
War Thunder’s second major update of 2024 is here! With the release of this update, you’ll be able to enjoy several implemented Roadmap features including the ability to drag n’ drop vehicles from the research tree, separate flares & chaff, new crew models, and much more. We’ve also introduced brand-new FOX-3 missiles for each nation, plus the F-15C, F-15J(M), Baz Meshupar, F-4F KWS LV, J-11A and Su-27SM that can carry this new type of missile. Numerous BeNeLux aircraft join France as a new line; two stand-out aircraft include the domestic Dutch Fokker G.IA and F-16AM with MAWs! For ground fans, we’ve introduced the XM800T that will speed around the battlefield, the Desert Warrior and VEXTRA 105 for Britain and France to support lineups, plus many more. The Strela-2M capable Bernau has joined Germ... Read more

Welcome to the 124th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Your screenshots from last week were fantastic! For many, things are starting to heat up as summer is right around the corner. Find some good weather, and take a picture with a friend! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 124th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen124. You have time until the 21st of June 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.

Terms:

• Your screenshot must be in good weather and include at ...

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On June 14th 1848, the newly formed German Empire founded a navy to confront Denmark, which had established a blockade on German ports. They took part in only one battle at Heligoland in 1849, but were unable to lift the blockade. In 1849, the empire ceased to exist, and in 1852 so did the navy. This memorable date remained and is celebrated as German Navy Day to this day.

The Т31 and Z20 Karl Galster destroyers are temporarily available for Golden Eagles! In honor of German Navy Day, two ships from WWII have temporarily returned for Golden Eagles! The T31 is 5,040 Golden Eagles and the Karl Galster is 6,090 Golden Eagles.

When: From now until June 17th (07:00).
Where: Germany > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

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On June 16th 1955, the first flight of the MiG-21 supersonic jet fighter, developed by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau, took place. This is the most mass-produced supersonic aircraft in history: including Chinese variants, the number of MiG-21 units produced reaches 14,000!

The MiG-21 SPS-K (Germany) is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! This jet fighter is available for 9,270 Golden Eagles.

When: Until June 17th (07:00) GMT.
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

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