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The Vextra 105 is a French experimental wheeled combat vehicle, primarily developed for the export market during the 1990s. Soon, this unique vehicle will be making its way to the top of the French ground forces tree in the Seek & Destroy major update!

Vextra 105: A Light Tank for France at Rank VI
Features:

• Superb agility!
  
• Good firepower.
  
• Light protection.

Vehicle History
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In the early 1990s, GIAT began work on developing a new wheeled combat vehicle around technical specifications set out by the French Army. By 1994, a demonstrator of the vehicle, featuring a 25 mm turret, was presented at the Eurosatory expo. After potential buyers from the export market showed interest in a more heavily armed variant, GIAT refined the design to incorporate ... Read more

Today we’ll be showing you the interesting Namer 30, an Israeli armored personnel carrier developed on the Merkava chassis, coming to the top ranks of the Israeli ground tree as part of the Seek & Destroy major update!

Namer 30: A Light Tank for Israel at Rank VII
Features:

• Deadly 30 mm cannon.
  
• Spike missiles!
  
• Decent protection.

Vehicle History
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Up until the early 2000s, Israel’s primary APC was still the American-built M113 which first entered service in the early 1960s. Becoming increasingly clear that the vehicle was susceptible to the threats of the modern battlefield, engineers began work on developing a successor based on the Merkava tank. Following rapid development and successful testing, the Namer officially entered service with the ID... Read more

Members of the Italian Navy celebrate Italian Navy Day on June 10th. The Italian Navy was founded in 1861, shortly after the unification of the country. Today it has more than 30,000 staff, 184 ships and 70 aircraft. They patrol the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas, as well as the Strait of Otranto.

RN Geniere is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! This destroyer is available for 3,850 Golden Eagles.

When: Until June 13th (07:00 GMT).
Where: Italy > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

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Welcome to the 123rd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
We enjoyed seeing your captured screenshots last week! This week is open to any vehicle of your choice. What puts a smile on your face every time you use it in War Thunder? The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 123rd edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen123. You have time until the 14th 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 include a player vehicle.
  
• You ...

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It’s D-Day. June 6th, 1944. 80 years ago today, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy to take back France. As part of Operation Overlord, more than 150,000 Allied soldiers landed at Normandy, first by parachutes and gliders and then under the cover of aircraft and artillery and from transport ships. In total around a million people were involved in this operation.

We’re honoring the largest seaborne invasion ever today on its 80th anniversary. Take a look at the various different activities and discounts that we’ve created dedicated to this day.

Unique Bundles Available in the Gaijin.net Store!

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Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Desert Warrior, a modified export variant of the British Warrior purchased and used by Kuwait to this day. Coming soon in the Seek & Destroy major update!

Desert Warrior: A Light Tank for Great Britain at Rank VII
Features:

• Stabilized 25 mm Bushmaster cannon!
  
• 2 x TOW launchers.
  
• Good ammunition range.
  
• Good mobility.
  
• Light armor.

Vehicle History
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Following the Warrior’s introduction into the British Army, GKN Defence, the designers of the Warrior, were looking to export their vehicle to other countries. To attract potential customers, they opted to modify the Warrior to increase its outreach and interest, naming it the Desert Warrior. This new vehicle featured better internal co... Read more

Pre-orders for the new T-80U-E1 Soviet premium that features a high-resolution thermal imager, are starting today!

T-80U-E1: A Premium MBT for the USSR at Rank VII
Features:

• Very good frontal protection.
  
• Great mobility.
  
• GEN 2 thermal imager!
  
• Anti-tank guided missiles.

Vehicle History
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The Object 219AS-1 project appeared due to needs to improve T-80BV tanks. It involved improving the tank’s chassis to the level of the T-80U modification, as well as using the T-80UD modification’s fighting compartment with an improved sighting system, a Belarusian-made thermal imaging sight and a French Thales camera. The Object 219AS-1 successfully passed tests in 2003 and received the name T-80U-E1. The overhaul of early variants of the T-80 to ... Read more

Welcome to the 122nd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
The screenshots you shared with us last week were excellent! Most players start with the reserve vehicles as they make their way through the research tree. Which reserve vehicles do you enjoy playing the most? The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 122nd edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen122. You have time until the 7th 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 include th...

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On June 1st, 1911, the first aircraft squadrons appeared in the Ottoman Empire with the support of Germany and France. In the early years of modern Turkey, its leadership paid special attention to the Air Force and by 1940, the Turkish Air Force became the largest in the Middle East and the Balkans, with more than 500 aircraft. Today, about 50,000 people and about 300 aircraft are in service with the Turkish Air Force.

From May 31st until June 3rd (08:00 GMT).

Earn the “Emblem of the Turkish Air Force Command” decal! You can earn this themed decal for this day.


“Emblem of the Turkish Air Force Command” decal

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Today, we’re pleased to announce that a new line comprised of Dutch and Belgian aircraft will be making their way to War Thunder as part of the French air tree! In the next major update these vehicles will be reinforcing the French ranks, so let’s take a look!

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The economic union between Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg was formally established in 1944, with the initial intention of supporting the post-war recovery between the three nations, which have very strong diplomatic, trade, and of course geographical ties.
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The Belgian Air Force was officially formed in 1946, but operated as a branch of the Belgian Army as early as 1909! Despite this early formation, Belgium had a relatively small air force during the First World War due to a general l... Read more

It’s customary to honor the Canadian Armed Forces on the first Sunday in June. Canada actively participated in World War II: the defense of Hong Kong in 1941, the raid on Dieppe in 1942, the liberation of Italy in 1943, Operation Overlord in 1944 and guarding convoys in the Atlantic Ocean. There are currently 68,000 people in the Canadian Armed Forces, 3,000 of which are stationed outside the country.

From May 31st until June 3rd (11:00 GMT).

Earn the “Lesser emblem of the Canadian army” decal! Get this cool decal for this day!


“Lesser emblem of the Canadian army” decal

When: From May 31st until June 3rd (11:00 GMT).
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The Western Front is opening! Take part in Ground Battles during the Operation Overlord event as part of our event cycle to receive the Churchill AVRE. This legendary armored vehicle, integral to the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers, was a direct participant in the battles for Normandy, and you can earn this main reward during this event! Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in War Thunder!

When: From June 5th (11:00 GMT) until June 17th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Ground Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!

Churchill AVRE — A Premium Heavy Tank for Great Britain at Rank II
The Churchill AVRE was first used on D-Day during the Normandy Landings and is armed with a 230 mm Spigot Mortar, specifically designed for use against fortifications. It fires a huge projectile ... Read more

In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Karelia and Lithuania, the Normandy landings and large-scale battles in the Pacific Ocean: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes. 

From June 1st until June 30th, 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.

Percy Hobart By the beginning of World War II, Percy Hobart was a major general and an expert in armored vehicles. Because of his unusual ideas, Hobart was forced into retirement in 1940, but after the failure of the A... Read more

Today we’re going to be showing you two new locations that are coming in the next major update: Mysterious Valley for Aircraft Battles, and Bering Sea for Naval Battles!

Meet Mysterious Valley!


Hello pilots! This new location is set in the mountainous part of Southeast Asia. A large rock massif is divided by a deep gorge, which is going to be your main landmark. Situated approximately in the middle of the gorge is a hydroelectric power station, which is the main energy resource of this area. You’ll find several towns within the mountains, and downstream to the West of the hydroelectric dam, there’s a mountain village with a river market.


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The Swedish Riksdag approved the founding of the National Security Forces Day on May 29th, 1940 against the backdrop of the outbreak of World War II, although territorial defense units began to be formed earlier. Today, their number exceeds 22,000 personnel, approximately half of the Swedish Army.

The SAV 20.12.48 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! This fast-firing TD is available for 1,300 Golden Eagles.

When: From May 29th until May 31st (11:00 GMT).
Where: Sweden > Army > Premium vehicles.

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The French Milan fighter jet was developed on the basis of the Mirage III by order of Switzerland and first took to the skies on May 29th 1969. Exactly 1 year later, the final version of this aircraft equipped with the Snecma Atar 9K-50 engine passed flight tests.

The Milan is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! You can get this fighter jet for 9,090 Golden Eagles.

When: From May 29th (13:00 GMT) until June 3rd (13:00 GMT).
Where: France > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

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This is the Canadian Leopard 2A4, specially prepared for combat in Afghanistan. And from today, we’re introducing it in a pack that’s now available to pre-order, giving special bonuses!

Leopard 2A4M CAN: A Premium MBT for Germany at Rank VII
Features:

• Additional composite armor protection.
  
• High resolution thermal imager!
  
• Available modifications in the form of slat armor and/or a camouflage net.

Vehicle History
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The Leopard 2A4M CAN modification was developed to modernize 20 Canadian Army Leopard 2A4 tanks for use in combat operations in Afghanistan. They were equipped with additional composite armor packages, placed to protect the front and sides of the turret and hull, plus slat armor at the back of the turret and around the engine compartme... Read more

USS Des Moines was the lead ship of the Des Moines class of American heavy cruisers, laid down on May 28th 1945. She was the first ship to carry semi-automatic 8-inch Mark 16 guns, and instead of aircraft catapults, Sikorsky HO3S-1 multi-role helicopters could land on her deck.

USS Des Moines is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! You can get this heavy cruiser for 8,020 Golden Eagles.

When: From May 28th (11:00 GMT) until May 31st (07:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

About this heavy cruiser

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Welcome to the 121st War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
We loved getting to see the screenshots that you captured last week! More durable vehicles can take an impressive number of hits, but the more fragile vehicles can make spectacular wreckages. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 121st edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen121. You have time until the 31st of May 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 reserve or BR 1.0 ...

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Meet an interesting new reconnaissance vehicle coming to the US ground forces tree: the XM800T light vehicle!

XM800T: A Light Tank for the USA at Rank V
Features:

• Stabilized 20 mm cannon.
  
• High mobility.
  
• Amphibious capability.
  
• Low survivability.

Vehicle History
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In the summer of 1974, as part of the ARSV (Armored Reconnaissance Scout Vehicle) program to create a new command and reconnaissance vehicle to replace the M114, FMC Corporation presented a prototype of a new generation of scout vehicle on a tracked chassis for testing. Despite satisfactory performance, the tracked version did not meet the required weight limits and was not accepted for production. In total, FMC built 3 XM800T experimental prototypes, one of which was de... Read more