Many new items coming next week:

1- Aircraft no longer slide on the carrier deck, at any carrier speed.
2- STT track will not switch lock uncommanded.
3- RADAR SIL (radar silence) and STBY mode has been implemented. See image.
4- RWR display logic has been further improved, with critical threat lines added. See image.
5- Option on ME to select single or ripple release (was not in fact merged for last update)
6- DUD cue added for when HT or fuze setting is below current aircraft AGL. See image.
7- RWS page SET and weapon and count added when a weapon is in priority. See image.
8- Night Vision Goggles (NVG) added. See image.
9- Instrumented Carrier Landing System (ICLS) added. See image.

Modern Air Combat by Eagle Dynamics Coming this Autumn!
Developed by the same studio that brought you the wildly successful Lock On, Modern Air Combat (MAC) brings you one game with 14 unique combat aircraft to own the sky! MAC aircraft include:

F-15C Eagle. US air superiority fighter with 104 kills to 0 losses record.
Su-27 Flanker B. Russia’s dominate air superiority fighter.
Su-33 Flanker D. The Russian navy’s carrier capable version of the Flanker B.
J-11A Flanker B+. The Chinese version of the Flanker B, with R77 active homing missiles.
MiG-29 Fulcrum A. Russia’s widely exported light-weight air superiority fighter.
MiG-29S Fulcrum C. The modernised version of the Fulcrum with latest weapons and defences.
A-10A Warthog. The USAF’s massively successful ‘flying tank’, designed to kill ground targets.
Su-25A Frogfoot. Russia’s primary ground attack and close air support jet.
Su-25T Frogfoot. A modernised version of the Frogfoot with enhanced sensors and weapons.
F-86F Sabre. America’s iconic top fighter during the Korean War.
MiG-15bis Fagot. Russia’s 1st generation jet fighter that opposed the Sabre over Korea.
F-5E Tiger II. The US light-weight fighter that has been operational since the Vietnam War and operated by over 30 countries.
MiG-21bis Fishbed. Russia’s most successful fighter of the Vietnam war. A supersonic fighter that closely matches the Tiger II.
L-39ZA. A Czech designed, two seat trainer that was then adapted to a light attack aircraft.

Announcement Trailer

Each aircraft’s flight model, sounds, external model and cockpit is recreated to an exceptional level of detail and accuracy. Great care has been given to offer scalable gameplay that suits your personal levels and wishes. This includes intuitive and consistent keyboard controls between aircraft, selectable difficulty settings, option for more forgiving flight dynamics, and even the ability to fly these aircraft with just your keyboard.
As with Lock On and the Flaming Cliffs series, MAC is focused on east and west counterpart aircraft, and this includes such legendary match-ups such as the Eagle and Flanker, Warthog and Frogfoot, Sabre and MiG-15bis, and the F-5E and MiG-21bis. MAC is a blend of both east and west, and this allows you to re-fight historical conflicts from the Korean War to today, and to create your own ‘what-if’ missions.



You can generate an unlimited number of missions using the Fast Mission Creator and Mission Editor. MAC also includes numerous instant action and single missions, as well as campaigns for most of the aircraft and is fully compatible with DCS World online! There are no limits to content.
In addition to the full Caucasus map, MAC also includes a limited part of our Nevada and Persian Gulf maps.

Key Features of MAC:

• 14 exceptional combat aircraft from the United States, Russia, China and Czech Republic.
  
• Shallow learning curve with consistent key controls between aircraft, and easy to fly with just a keyboard.
  
• Professional level flight models, but with option for forgiving flight dynamics.
  
• Play instant action, single missions and campaigns for most aircraft in single player or fly online.
  
• Supports Virtual Reality like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality.
  
• Includes the Caucasus map and portions of Nevada and the Persian Gulf.
  
• Purchase MAC aircraft individually or as a pack at a reduced price.
  
• Flaming Cliffs 3 owners can purchase the MAC pack at a great discount.

DCS World 2.5 Update
This week we merged the current DCS World 2.5 Open Beta to the DCS World 2.5 Release version.
Next week, 18 July, we plan the next DCS World update to include many fixes and improvements to the Hornet, DCS World 2.5, the Persian Gulf Map, and other modules.

DCS World Dedicated Server Update
With the launch of 2.5 earlier this year, we have been working diligently on an item we’ve been wanting to bring to DCS World for quite a long time: a dedicated server. It however was not until the launch of DCS World 2.5 was this possible, and hence the length of time this has taken.
As a dedicated server, the software will not require any graphics rendering, so no dedicated graphics card will be required and there is no audio requirement. This all greatly reduced server load overhead.
There will be a new web GUI to control the server. Operation of the dedicated server through the web GUI will operate much as the existing online server does now, but allow you to make changes remotely.
We plan to release the dedicated server in Autumn 2018. Afterward, we will investigate adding additional features to expand its capability.

Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

Here is a look at the expanded area into Iran. Not only does this include the new airbases, but it also includes expanded road and rail network, increased mesh and texture resolution in the expanded area, many new towns and cities, and other elements.

This update is currently in external testing.

We are now moving on to add some additional airfields and landmarks in the UAE.

Thanks,
Matt

Update to release version of DCS World brings it up to 2.5.2.19273.411

Patch notes can be found here:
https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3562046&postcount=2

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3561460&postcount=66

Here are some items that have been resolved internally and will be coming in a later update:

1- Aircraft no longer slide on the carrier deck, at any carrier speed.
2- STT track will not switch lock uncommanded.
3- RADAR SIL and STBY mode has been implemented.
4- RWR display logic has been further improved, with critical threat lines added.
5- Option on ME to select single or ripple release (was not in fact merged for last update)
6- DUD cue added for when HT or fuze setting is below current aircraft AGL.

A small peek behind the curtains with development work on the Yak-52.

Thanks Moscow aerobatics formation display team "The First Flight" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/156052767776407/) and aerobatics pilot Константин Боровик (Konstantin Borovik)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP-DU9WyLRk&feature=em-uploademail

DCS World

• Corrected Italy chevrons script for logbook by Automan.
  
• Added F-86F RSAF skin made by CHSubZero based on PSD of Skatezilla.
  
• Carrier doesn't raise shield when client borned on catapult - fixed.
  
• After saving a static template, the names of objects on the map are changed to DictKey_GroupName - fixed.
  
• Module manager. Disable useless tabs in offline mode.
  
• GUI. Error when trying to save template with an invalid file name - fixed.

DCS F/A-18C

• Trigger error in Nevada FA-18C AA Gun and AIM-9 quickstart mission - fixed.
  
• While internal wing tanks are disabled, aircraft doesn't send to tanker event for terminate refueling process - fixed.
  
• Engine Anti-Ice system, doesn't cause caution/advisories - fixed.
  
• Missing DUD cue restored.
  
• Reflected CUE for CCIP bombing is mechanized correctly.
  
• Break X/Pull Up cue is displaying when the aircraft is not pointed at the ground - fixed.

DCS Flaming Cliffs

• J-11A input missing command fixed

DCS Spitfire LF Mk IX

• Drop tank can't be connected to fuel pipeline - fixed.

DCS Bf 109 K-4

• MW-50 restored.

DCS Fw 190 D-9

• MW-50 restored.

DCS AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Fixed crashing issue on aircraft re-initialization (respawn, refly)
  
• Reworked overall Sidewinder seeker behaviour.
  
• Increased Rb-74 (AIM-9L) all-aspect capabilities.
  
• Fixed RB24J (AIM-9P) to be properly rear-aspect.
  
• Added Next Missile selector (FRAMSTEGN IRRB) button to bindable controls.
  
• Re-added kneeboard settings page
  
• Fixed trim on ground start - now defaults to 3 degrees

Campaigns
Campaigns DCS NTTR A-10C Red Fag, DCS NTTR F-15C Red Flag, F-5E ACM, F-5E BFM, Spitfire IX Epsom was transferred to keyless DRM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=nGVGcQ0JosQ

DCS: Spitfire LF Mk.IX and DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Updates
DCS World War II has two great updates this week! The first is the addition of several new features to the Spitfire. These include a new clipped wing version, slipper and torpedo fuel tanks, the ability to carry bombs, and continued to refinements to the flight dynamics. Together, these new features give the Spitfire longer legs and a more diverse mission capability. With these additions, we are pleased to announce that the Spitfire is now feature complete and out of early access.




More screenshots

The second big DCS World War II element is a substantial update to the Normandy 1944 map. The biggest improvements being updated and more accurate airfields, new concrete runways for appropriate airfields, shallow water effects, new objects like windmills and scattered farm houses, smoother beach transitions, regional specific bridges, and improved performance.



Another three elements currently in development, that will also improve the DCS World II experience is the new damage model, an improved sighting system, and improved dogfight AI!

DCS World 2.5 Update
This week we released many new features and fixes for DCS World and several modules. You can read the complete change log in the dedicated thread on the forum.

Some of the highlights of this week’s update include:

DCS World
Unique radio frequencies and TACAN channels that can be assigned to each ship in a group now.
Units now appear as 2D objects in the Mission Editor, rather than an icon. This allows much more precise unit and object placement.
AI taxi logic around the carrier has been improved to avoid collisions.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet
Added carrier cold start instant action missions.
Corrected launch bar to shuttle shenanigans.
Canister munitions now have variable timed fuzes with height function for much greater accuracy.
Option for single and ripple rocket launches.
Waypoints numbers can now be edited in the Waypoint / DATA page.
DDIs can now be exported. Rejoice home cockpit builders!
Corrected selection of AG munitions after launching an AIM-7.
Corrected carrier TCN time to go indicator and added back TCN callsigns.
Abeam distance to course line added to HSI. Very handy for getting that 1.1 to 1.3 abeam pattern distance!
Radar no longer easily loses lock.
Corrected jettison issues.
New VFA-122 skin.

DCS: AV-8B Night Attack
Fixed strobe light
Waypoint edited add for UFC
Updated Tarawa model
Training missions for the Caucasus map added

DCS: A-10C Warthog and DCS Black Shark
Datalink restored

DCS: L-39 Albatros: Kursant Campaign, Available on Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/app/890290/DCS_L39_Albatros__Kursant_Campaign/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74f_qKICS9w

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝟮.𝟱.𝟮.𝟭𝟵𝟭𝟱𝟳 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟲
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮 - Coming shortly to Steam Edition.

Normandy 1944 Update.
Added Spitfire IX clipped wings version.
Added bombs and external fuel tanks for Spitfire.

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱
ME. Payload panel. The payload can be renamed in all cases.
ME. Carrier COMM FREQ can be assigned for each ship.
Doors of hangar don't open after spawn the plane - fixed.
Fixed crash that caused by helicopter spawn on carrier.
ME. New a unit's 2D view on the map. Units to always appear above / on top of static objects.
ME. New a unit's 2D view on the map. New button (tank in plan view) was added to lower bar in ME for show the unit models.
ME. Ships. TACAN can be assigned to exact ship, not whole group.
Incorrect route for AI when parking in a hangar - fixed.
AI F/A-18C will not try to taxi to catapult occupied by player.
The AI aircraft will not eject after takeoff if the carrier is deactivated.

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗙/𝗔-𝟭𝟴𝗖
Added carrier cold start instant action missions
Nose gear shuttle will be attach to catapult correctly.
Gear strut uncompression corrected.
The aiming of CBU corrected.
Waypoint number can be changed on Waypoint Data page.
MDI's blank when trying to export to other displays - fixed.
Removed 2*Mk-83 from center pylon.
Unable to select AG weapon after launching AIM-7 - fixed.
Carrier deck. After connecting launch bar to the shuttle, player can disconnect with second key U press.
TACAN TTG indication errors - fixed.
"AA Gun and AIM-9 Sidewinder" mission corrected.
Course line disappears with 5 and 10 scales - fixed.
Added abeam distance to course line.
Gen Tie fixed.
Added third option for throttle afterburner detent.
UFC doesn't display TACAN channel and status when it's OFF - fixed.
TACAN callsign is missing on DDI and HUD until TCN audio volume is greater than zero - fixed.
Selective jettison releases rack instead stores - fixed.
Holes in gear bays - fixed.
Corrected fuel tanks pressurization cautions.
Mk-82 Snakeye bomb always releases retarded - fixed.
Caution EXT XFER is missing when external fuel available with BINGO state - fixed.
Rocket pods can't be jettisoned without BRU-33 - fixed.
Rocket pods can't be jettisoned from BRU-33 after rocket launch - fixed.
AIM-7 on LAU-115 jettison - corrected.
LAU-115 can't be normally jettisoned after missile launch - fixed.
Single bomb can't be jettisoned with RACK/LCHR option selected - fixed.
Current weapon is deselected after priority weapon has been jettisoned - fixed.
Priority weapon station doesn't save - fixed.
Radar too easily losing contacts - fixed.
Systems still energized by external power despite ExtPWR switches are disabled - fixed.

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗔𝗩-𝟴𝗕 𝗡/𝗔 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝗯𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗟𝗖
Fixed external lights flashing inside of cockpit (disco strobe issue)
UFC Waypoint edit and data entry logic
Waypoint edit via moving map and TDC
MPCD Compass radio logic
Updated LHA Tarawa model and collision model
Corrected braking force that was causing movement during 60% RPM engine check
Add keybindings for anti-ski and electrical from community (Peagle)
Added further keybindings and switch abstractions from community (LeCurvier and Nero.ger)
Removed duplicate and unused Engine Start and Engine Stop keybind, to initiate auto-start or auto-stop sequence use the commands in the "Cheat" section (default Win+Home and Win+End)
Training missions in Caucasus
Rain falling on HUD glass fixed

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗠-𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝗖 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝗯𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗟𝗖
Strobe lights too bright fixed
Rain falling on HUD glass fixed

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗖𝗔
Incorrect position vehicles sight when GUI scale option is ON - fixed

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗔-𝟭𝟬𝗖
Datalink work restored.

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸
Datalink work restored.

𝗗𝗖𝗦 𝗨𝗛-𝟭𝗛
Fixed crash on repair.


𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀
Su-27 Ultimate Argument added CN localization
F-15C The Georgian War - corrected all missions.
M-2000C Red Flag Campaign - added documents.
A-10C Shturmovik - no progress in 11th mission fixed.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/890290/DCS_L39_Albatros__Kursant_Campaign/

The L-39 Albatros: Kursant Campaign is a single-player campaign for the L-39C/ZA aircraft. You will learning basic and advanced points:

- Low altitude navigation training
- Learning aerial reconnaissance using real-life tactics
- Detailed instruction on bomb, rocket, and gun weapon delivery against ground targets, following realistic ingress maneuvers
- Interception of aerial targets with R-60 air-to-air missiles.

All flights are performed under the supervision of a virtual-instructor. After each flight, he will decide whether or not you progress to the next mission based on your performance. At the conclusion to the training missions, an evaluation flight will be performed to determine how well you have learned the skills of L-39 navigation and combat employment.

Note that this campaign requires DCS: L-39 Albatros, and this product cannot be transferred outside your DCS World Steam Edition installation.

Main features of this campaign:

- 11 highly-detailed and realistic missions that are based on actual L-39 training requirements.
- Missions start and end on the parking ramp, which creates an immersive atmosphere of being a "kursant" (cadet) at the flight school.
- Detailed briefings, flight plans, and virtual instructor pilot help you successfully complete this training course.