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🛍Pre-order: AH-64DJP (AT)

The AH-64DJP (AT) is a special version of the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces, with its radar removed and skis equipped for all-terrain landings.

➡️Pre-order – AH-64DJP Pack

🔹AH-64DJP (AT) (Rank VII, Japan)
🔹Premium account for 15 days
🔹2000 Golden Eagles
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique title "Daikyu"
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique decal "Manga helicopter"

🇯🇵AH-64DJP (AT): A Premium Attack Helicopter for Japan at Rank VII

At a glance:
▪️Hellfire missiles and rockets for ground strikes
▪️ATAS anti-air missiles
▪️Thermal vision
▪️Countermeasures

👋Introducing the AH-64DJP (AT)!
Meet the AH-64DJP (AT), a new premium attack helicopter arriving at the top ranks of the Japanese helicopter tree in the Ninth Wave major update! The Apache forms the backbone of several helicopter trees in the game, as it is a highly versatile platform in service with many nations around the world. This special variant will help you speed up your research through the Japanese helicopter tree, so let’s have a look at it!
Helmet-mounted display

🇬🇧Reshuffles to the Great British Ground Vehicle Research Tree

Hey everyone! With the release of the Ninth Wave major update, several armored vehicles in the Great British research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!

These changes are aimed at improving the research tree structure. Affected vehicles are marked with a special icon in the game.

We’re announcing upcoming changes in advance to give you the opportunity to plan your tech tree research with an understanding of how the tech tree will look in the near future.

🐳Get USS Oklahoma in the Pacific Pearl Event!

Pearl Harbor is home to the largest base and headquarters of the US Pacific Fleet. The battleship USS Oklahoma was one of Pearl Harbor’s defenders and was destroyed in the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, without ever seeing action. We’re ready to change that! Participate in the new naval event, earn the USS Oklahoma, and use her incredible firepower in high-ranked battles!

📆From March 12th (11:00 GMT) until March 30th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!

🇺🇸USS Oklahoma — An Event Vehicle Battleship for the USA at Rank VI

Commissioned back in 1916, the battleship USS Oklahoma largely defined the concept of the US ocean-going battleship for many years to come. The ship served first in the Atlantic, and from 1930 onward, with the Pacific Fleet. On the fateful day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ship sustained nine hits from Japanese torpedo bombers and sank in port in just 20 minutes; further repairs proved too expensive. In the game, she’s a true behemoth. Her thick armor and ten 356 mm main guns make her an incredibly dangerous and resilient opponent at any combat range. This comes at the cost of mobility, so quickly changing positions with Oklahoma is near impossible. The pre-war composition of her anti-aircraft battery also incentivizes commanders to stay close to allies who can provide stronger anti-aircraft cover for the giant ship.

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‼️Fair Play: March 2026

We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the BattlEye anti-cheat system, and as usual, today we’re sharing a bit of info on bans that we’ve distributed over the past month. If you’d like to help keep War Thunder free from cheating, you can find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our Wiki.

🤕Banned accounts

Since our last fair play, we’ve banned 6919 accounts that were found to have violated the rules. Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software. For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.

Additionally, 318 accounts have been banned for a week or longer for intentional teamkilling, ramming and griefing.

📜For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.

⭐️Recommendations
We recommend that you set a strong password for your account and enable two-step authentication in your profile security settings. We have the following 2FA options available: email, SMS, TOTP (Gaijin Pass/Google Authenticator), and Telegram bot, which we suggest trying if SMS 2FA messages are not reaching you.

We’d also suggest that you turn on 2FA for the email that is linked to your Gaijin account for additional security, as this will protect your account from fraudsters. And remember, don’t use prohibited client modifications and never share your account information with anyone.

🔫AS90: Built to Bombard!

Meet the AS90, a self-propelled howitzer with a 155 mm gun coming to Great Britain’s ground force tree to bolster lineups and bring some fun!

🇬🇧AS90: A Tank Destroyer (self-propelled howitzer) for Great Britain at Rank IV

At a glance:
▪️155 mm L31 howitzer gun
▪️Explosive ammunition (HE, HE-VT)
▪️Excellent rate of fire!

👋Introducing the AS90!
Today we’re talking about the heavily requested AS90 self-propelled howitzer, coming to the game in the next major update. Featuring a large 155 mm artillery gun, quick rate of fire and excellent ammunition choices, the AS90 is set to be a fun addition to British lineups. Let’s dive deeper into what this machine is all about!

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the AS90 with these packs
🔹Echoes of Overlord Pack
🔹Pre-order - Vickers GBT155 Pack

🔫Pantsir SM-SV: All-In-One!

Today we’re taking a look at the new headliner of the Soviet/Russian anti-air line, the Pantsir-SM-SV SAM system with increased range!

🚩🇷🇺Pantsir SM-SV: A SAM System (SPAA) for Russia at Rank VIII

At a glance:
▪️New missiles: the very fast 95Ya6M with increased range and up to 48 of the small TKB-1055 short range missiles
▪️Tracked chassis with a fast reverse speed
▪️30 mm autocannons
▪️Smoke grenades
▪️Large size when in combat position

👋Introducing the Pantsir-SM-SV!
In the Ninth Wave major update, the modernized Russian Pantsir-SM-SV SAM will be arriving to the game, becoming an almost universal solution for air defense at practically all distances relevant to the game and against any aerial target. The system is built on a mobile tracked chassis, equipped with an improved radar and new missiles. Let’s have a squiz!

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the Pantsir SM-SV with these packs:
🔹In May 45 Pack
🔹T-80U-E1 Pack

8️⃣Get a Trophy with a Collection of Decals in Honor of International Women’s Day!

On behalf of the entire War Thunder team, we would like to congratulate all women on March 8th, which is a celebration of spring and beauty! You are loved and appreciated for all you bring to the world, and as is tradition, you can get themed decals in War Thunder!

🎁Open the “International Women’s Day” trophy!

📆When: From March 6th (08:00 GMT) until March 9th (08:00 GMT).

Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used any vehicle at rank III or higher to receive the “International Women’s Day” trophy!

➡️Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four decals that were previously available for this event so you can complete your collection

These decals are located in the “Holiday” vehicle appearance section.

If you already have all four decals, you’ll receive a trophy and get one of the following when opening it:

▪️20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles
▪️20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles
▪️3-5 universal backups
▪️1 day of Premium account

⭐️The P-39N-0 is Temporarily Available for Alexander Pokryshkin’s Birthday!

On March 6th 1913, Alexander Ivanovich Pokryshkin was born. He was one of the most successful aces of the Second World war. His “thunderstorm formula” became a classic of aerial combat: “Altitude, speed, maneuver, fire!” Pokryshkin participated in 150 air battles and shot down approximately 50-60 enemy aircraft, for which he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union three times.

✈️Pokryshkin’s P-39N-0 is temporarily available to purchase for 1,300 Golden Eagles!

When: From March 6th (09:00 GMT) until March 9th (09:00 GMT).

Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

▪️Pokryshkin in his P-39N-0 (rank III) achieved a significant portion of his aerial victories in 1943 in the P-39N-0 Airacobra. The aircraft’s dive speed, climb rate, and maneuverability, as well as its powerful 37 mm cannon perfectly matched the ace’s winning formula. Try to replicate it!

🇫🇮Celebrate Finnish Air Force Day with a Decal and Discounts!

Finnish Air Force Day is celebrated on March 6th, the anniversary of the founding of the Finnish Air Force in 1918, when the first aircraft, a gift from Count Eric von Rosen, arrived in Vaasa. The holiday is primarily marked by ceremonies at air bases, including formations, awards and promotions, wreath-layings, and commemorative events. Open days and flyovers are also organized where possible.

🛍Discounts on Finnish aircraft for Golden Eagles!

When: From March 6th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT).

Where: Sweden > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

▪️Mörkö-Morane (rank II) 490 Golden Eagles
▪️Fokker D.XXI (rank II) 490 Golden Eagles
▪️VL Pyörremyrsky (rank III) 1120 Golden Eagles
▪️Bf 109 G-6 (rank IV) 3416 Golden Eagles
▪️Saab J35XS (rank VII) 6489 Golden Eagles

⭐️Get the “Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal!

By completing the task below you’ll be able to get yourself this decal.

When: From March 6th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT).

Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Swedish aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal!

Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.