💣Ho-Ni II: Devastating Power

Meet this Japanese self-propelled gun based on the Chi-Ha tank with a 105 mm howitzer, becoming a new and interesting vehicle for the Japanese lower ranks.

🇯🇵Ho-Ni II: A Tank Destroyer (SPG) for Japan at Rank I

At a glance:
▪️105 mm howitzer with HEAT and high-explosive rounds
▪️Good gun depression
▪️Average mobility
▪️Limited traverse angles
▪️Vulnerable open crew compartment

👋Introducing the Ho-Ni II!
In the next major update, we’ll be adding the new Japanese Ho-Ni, featuring a self-propelled gun on the chassis of Japan’s most widely-produced medium tank, the Chi-Ha. This vehicle is armed with a large howitzer, the largest-caliber gun in the series. Let’s take a further look at this thing!

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the Ho-Hi II with this pack: Japanese Starter Pack

🚩A Decal, Decoration, the Object 140 and Discounts on Soviet Vehicles!

When German troops began their offensive against Russia in early 1918, the Bolsheviks, who had come to power as a result of the October Revolution, declared mobilization. The new armed forces were named the “Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army”, and February 23rd, the day when recruitment for the Red Army began, became a public holiday within a few years. It is a day still celebrated today.

🛍The Object 140 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 6,111 Golden Eagles!

When: From February 20th (09:00 GMT) until February 25th (09:00 GMT).

Where: USSR > Army > Premium vehicles.

After this promotion ends, the Object 140 will remain available for purchase at full price for Golden Eagles.

▪️The Object 140 (rank VI) is an experimental tank developed as an evolution of the T-54. Its 100 mm stabilized gun can fire rounds that can penetrate most enemies at its rank from the front. Its APHE rounds are very powerful, and its good mobility allows it to work effectively almost anywhere, just keep the low gun depression in mind.

🛍Discounts on Soviet vehicles in the Gaijin.Net store!

📆When: From February 20th (09:00 GMT) until February 25th (09:00 GMT).

All Soviet vehicles in the Gaijin store (except for the BMPT-72 “Terminator-2”, Su-30MK2 AMV, and the “In May ‘45” pack) are available at a 30% discount!

➡️T-72AV (TURMS-T) + Su-25K Bundle - 50%

🔹T-72AV (TURMS-T) Pack
🔹Su-25K Pack

➡️Ka-50 + T-80U-E1 Bundle - 50%

🔹Black Shark Pack
🔹T-80U-E1 Pack

➡️Red Army Day 2026 Bundle - 50%

🔹KV-1E Pack
🔹Т-34 tank mod. 1941
🔹IL-2 Avenger Pack
🔹Peshka Pack

The following Soviet vehicles can be purchased with Golden Eagles:
▪️KV-1E (rank III) for 3,200 Golden Eagles
▪️T-34 (1st Gv.T.Br.) (rank II) for 1,300 Golden Eagles
▪️Pe-2-205 (rank III) for 1,500 Golden Eagles
▪️IL-2 Avenger (rank III) for 1,300 Golden Eagles

➡️LEARN MORE

🐎M1296 Dragoon: Cavalry in the City!

Today we’re taking a look at one of the modern variants of the US Army Stryker combat vehicle with a 30 mm automatic cannon!

🇺🇸M1296 Dragoon: A Light Tank for the USA at Rank VI

At a glance:
▪️Unmanned turret with a 30 mm autocannon
▪️APFSDS and HE rounds
▪️High maximum speed
▪️Bulletproof armor
▪️Large size

👋Introducing the M1296 Dragoon!
Meet a long-awaited addition to the Stryker ranks, a support vehicle with a 30 mm autocannon! Signature maneuverability now combined with automatic fire and belts for all types of targets is coming to the game in the next War Thunder update! Let’s take a look at the Dragoon.

🔼You can greatly speed up the research of the M1296 Dragoon with these packs⤵️
🔹RDF/LT Pack
🔹M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack

🐝RAAF F/A-18F: Twin-Seat Superbug!

The two-seater version of the famous Super Hornet arrives in War Thunder! This time, the F/A-18F from the Royal Australian Air Force with AIM-120D missiles and a huge arsenal against ground targets!

🇬🇧F/A-18F: A Jet Fighter/Naval Aircraft for Great Britain (Australia) at Rank IX!

At a glance:
▪️Twin-Seat layout
▪️Wide range of external hardpoints
▪️12 AIM-120D AMRAAMs

👋Introducing the Australian Super Hornet!
G’day mates! Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet, the twin-seat modification of the famous “Rhino” (or Superbug, depending on who you ask)! Armed to the teeth with a massive loadout of AMRAAMs for aerial engagements or suitably decked out for close air support with a plethora of guided ordinance, this aircraft provides a veritable toolbox for you to use within the British aviation tree!

🔼You can greatly speed up the research of the F/A-18F with these packs⤵️
🔹MiG-21 Bison Pack
🔹CF-188A Hornet Pack

🔼How it feels to use 500% booster...

🇺🇸Reshuffles to the US Ground Vehicle Research Tree

Hey everyone! With the release of the upcoming major update, several armored vehicles in the USA 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.

📜Pages of History (March): The Legless Ace

In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Rzhev and Vienna, Rhine and Euphrates: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes!

🏪From March 1st until March 31st, you will be able to participate in 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique profile icon!

👨🏻‍🦰Douglas Bader was a Royal Air Force ace. In 1931, he lost both legs in an accident and was discharged, but with the outbreak of the Second World War, he returned to service. Bader participated in the Battle of Britain, flying over occupied Europe. On August 9th 1941, he was shot down over France, and while bailing out lost one of his prosthetic legs. The Germans received Bader well and even allowed British aircraft to airdrop a prosthetic leg for him. In total, Bader was credited with at least 20 air victories.

❗️You can purchase this profile icon for Golden Eagles until April 3rd (11:30 GMT) without completing tasks. To find it, go to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.

🎁Trophy reward for each task

Completing each individual task will give you a trophy with one of the following rewards:
▪️20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles;
▪️20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles;
▪️3-5 universal backups;
▪️Premium account for 1 day;
▪️A random camouflage for ground vehicles (out of the selection of camouflages currently obtainable in game for completing tasks, or purchasing with Golden Eagles).

Other terms
▪️Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task.
▪️Tasks can be completed in random battles except for “Assault” mode.

You can read a detailed description of which task is for which day and your overall progress by going to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.

✈️Hungarian Aircraft: The MÁVAG Héja I & II

A pair of Hungarian Hawks will be making their way to the start of the Italian air tree in the next major update!

🇭🇺🇮🇹Héja I and II: Hungarian Fighters for Italy at Rank I

At a glance:
▪️Two heavy machine guns
▪️Reliable speed
▪️Armored headrest
▪️No suspended weaponry
▪️All-metal construction

👋Introducing the Héja I & II!
As promised previously, we’ve been hard at work modeling and developing some domestic Hungarian aircraft to plug the gap at the start of the Hungarian line in the Italian tree. The first aircraft we have to show you are the Héja I and II, developed by Hungary on the framework of the Italian Reggiane Re.2000. Let’s get into them!

🦮Boxer SWaTrInf: Down Under to Deutschland!

Today we’re checking out the most modern representative of the Boxer family of wheeled combat vehicles, armed with a 30 mm autocannon and universal Spike-LR II ATGMs!

🇩🇪Boxer SWaTrInf: A Light Tank for Germany at Rank VII

At a glance:
▪️30 mm autocannon with automatic target tracking
▪️Spike-LR II ATGM
▪️Laser warning device
▪️Thermal imager for the commander and gunner
▪️Over 100 km/h top speed
▪️Bulletproof armor

👋Introducing the Boxer SWaTrInf!
The long-awaited German Boxer SWaTrInf is the most modern and advanced variant of the wheeled Boxer platform, armed with a 30 mm cannon and Spike ATGMs. Let’s get acquainted with this boxer!

🔼You can greatly speed up the research of the Boxer SWaTrInf with this pack:
🔹Two Fronts Pack
🔹Leopard 2A4M CAN Pack

🛍Pre-order: ZTZ96B

Today we’re checking out China’s premium ZTZ96B MBT, which serves as the transitional link between the ZTZ96 and modern ZTZ99 families.

➡️Pre-order - ZTZ96B Pack

🔹ZTZ96B (Rank VII, China)
🔹Premium account for 20 days
🔹2500 Golden Eagles
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique “Bared fangs” title
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique “Sarkastodon” decal

🇨🇳ZTZ96B: A Premium MBT for China at Rank VII

At a glance:
▪️125 mm gun with DTC10-125 APFSDS and tandem ATGMs
▪️Autoloader
▪️ERA protection
▪️Improved mobility

👋Introducing the ZTZ96B!
The upcoming War Thunder major update brings a very unique tank to rank VII of the Chinese ground forces tree, combining all the key advantages of the 96 and 99 series MBTs! Today we present the ZTZ96B, an effective and well-balanced MBT capable of handling any task in battle. Pre-orders for this vehicle have gone live today, where you can get yourself some neat pre-order bonuses. Let’s check it out!