You have probably already heard about a top secret base built in the USSR in late 1950s and known as Facility 3826. They have found many uses - domestic and professional. But thanks to the “Atomic Heart” project, robots now have decent battle abilities and battle vehicles have a place in War Thunder, of course.



We are introducing a separate lineup of secret Soviet robots created in collaboration with Atomic Heart! Here you will find the most diverse vehicles. For example, MA-9 Belyash welding robot inspired by chimpanzees which can easily climb even on vertical surfaces and this makes it a perfect scout. Designed for repair and construction work, the NA-T256 Natasha is equipped with a jetpack that allows it to launch vertically and reach speeds of up to 95 km/h. It is also armed with anti-personnel mines, a rocket launcher and Katyusha 3.0 multiple rocket launcher, making it indispensable in support. Air attack equipment such as the MTU-7 Bumblebee truck with laser system or a small-sized mobile drone LUC-1 Owl with ShKAS automatic machine guns are also widely represented in the lineup.

Thanks to the detailed documentation received from Scientific and Industrial Facility 3826, battle robotics will be embodied into War Thunder with all certainty.

Wait for it on the battlefields!

Soldiers! It’s time to participate in an open field testing of advanced modern infantry equipment in urban combat. Four exoskeleton variations for different combat specializations will be available for you: Assault, Sniper, ATGM Operator, and MANPADS Operator. You will also be able to use a preset of ground vehicles and helicopters.

Try them out in battle and receive valuable prizes!






Each stage containing a reward can be unlocked by earning 40,000 mission points during the specified two day period. New stages will be available at 11:00 GMT on April 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, and 14th.

You can earn mission points only in the Mobile Infantry event.

Rewards will be given for certain number of completed stages:

• For 1 stage: one of two emblems (MI MBCT1 / ShMP 1st Assault) + 1 Piñata Stick*
  
• For 2 stages: “8-mm machine gun” decoration
  
• For 3 stages: one of two emblems (MI MBCT1 / ShMP 1st Assault) + 1 Piñata Stick*
  
• For 4 stages: “Grenade Launcher” decoration
  
• For 5 stages: “Mobile Infantry” loading screen
  
• For 6 stages: “Quadcopter” decoration
  
• For 7 stages: “Mobile Warrior” player icon
  
• For 8 stages: “Mobile Warrior” title + 3 Piñata Sticks*

* – Piñata Sticks will be removed from your inventory on April 17th, 12:00 GMT, and will not be given out if you purchase the stages after this time.

You can track the progress of the event by clicking on your nickname and selecting the menu ”Achievements → Mobile Infantry”. If you didn’t finish the event in time, until April 19th you will be able to purchase stages completion for Golden Eagles in the achievement window and get corresponding prizes.

• Conditions of each stage are detailed in the “Nickname → Achievements→ Mobile Infantry” window.
  
• Tasks to complete each stage can only be undertaken in the “Mobile Infantry” event.
  
• The stage is considered complete if the achievement is colored in gold.
  
• After you complete the stage, you have to press the “Receive a prize” button in the Achievements window. You can receive your prizes up until April 19th, 11:00 GMT.
  
• The prizes are activated on your account and are NOT coupons.

It is time to introduce to the game the main force of any military conflict - the infantry troops! We are pleased to announce our vision on the infantry progression tree and invite you to take part in the open testing of the most advanced soldiers!

Commanders! We’re happy to share our plans on infantry units in War Thunder. Today we’re talking about how we see troops in the game and invite you into the first open testing session. Unlike the combat vehicles testing, we decided to start with the top-tier units of the infantry line-up, featuring the most advanced soldier equipment, which is a prospective of modern warfare trends.


According to many military experts, combat exoskeletons will become the most likely development of infantry equipment in future. Urbanized terrain, as the main battle arena of modern warfare, as well as the need for a soldier to use heavy weapons and high classes of armor protection, require from a modern soldier capabilities that go beyond abilities of the unassisted human body. A powered exoskeleton will allow the soldier to operate a wide arsenal of small arms and heavy weapons, use anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons as a firearm, and stay able to move fast and high. The wearable ammunition load and the weight of equipment become incomparably large towards an ordinary infantryman, while the dimensions of the soldier remain small, and the speed of movement significantly increases.

The first prototypes of combat exoskeletons are already being tested in modern wars and the prospects for their development are very optimistic. We invite you to an open testing session of combat exo-suits, equipped for various combat missions: assault, sniper, ATGM and MANPADS operators.


The standard combat exoskeleton provides an unified platform to equip different combat classes. It comes geared with multiple systems to increase combat capabilities of a soldier, as well as survivability: combat helmet with armored visor, rocket jump-packs to assist taking high positions on buildings, smoke grenade launchers, etc.



Assault troops engage in close quarter firefights and often face enemy armored vehicles. The assault infantry is equipped with a high-caliber machine gun and twin tube ATGM launcher to defeat tanks and combat vehicles of the enemy.



Snipers provide reconnaissance data to their squad and engage long-range contacts. Their main weapon is a 30mm semi-automatic anti-material sniper rifle. A pair of single shot disposable rocket launchers allow the sniper to hit armored targets if needed.



The main task of anti-armor personnel is to destroy enemy armored vehicles. A portable twin-tube missile system with additional ammunition allows ATGM operators to destroy any MBTs and other armored vehicles on the battlefield. As small arms at medium and close range, their exoskeleton is equipped with an 8.6 mm light machine gun with a multiple charged 43 mm grenade launcher.



The MANPADS operator is responsible for destroying enemy aircraft and providing reconnaissance data from above. The exoskeleton in this class is equipped with a light UAV, as well as an advanced aiming station, capable of sectoral search for air targets and an automatic target tracking system. The operator is equipped with an up-to-date man-portable anti-aircraft missile system with a multifunctional high-explosive armor-piercing fragmentation warhead and a thermal imaging seeker that makes it possible to track heat-contrasting ground targets. To destroy helicopters, lightly armored ground vehicles and enemy troops, the MANPADS operator is equipped with a heavy machine gun pod.

On April 1st, 1918 the Royal Air Force was founded, and on the same date in 1924 — the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. Around that time HMS Hermes, the first purpose built aircraft carrier, was commissioned.

Both the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy proved instrumental in 1940, during the Battle for Britain, when they managed to hold against the might of the entire Luftwaffe and prevent invasion by Germany.




“Royal Air Force Day" decal

Complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions and [Assault] mode. Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Royal Air Force Day.

You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the Customisation menu.


To commemorate this day, the https://wiki.warthunder.com/Typhoon_Mk_Ib from the British research tree will be available for purchase with Golden Eagles during the event. It is a Rank III fighter aircraft equipped with four 20mm Hispano Mk II cannons and capable of carrying two 1000 lb bombs or eight RP-3 rockets, making it a great asset in dealing with ground vehicles.

• TB-3M-17-32, J7W1 — separate bomb drop has been added.
  
• Mi-28NM — a bug has been fixed that prevented a 4 x 500 kg bombs setup.
  
• BI — camera zoom position has been adjusted.
  
• Tornado F.3 — a bug has been fixed that prevented night vision in third-person view.
  
• An extra red square has been removed from the helicopter sight when stabilization is on.

• ZTS63 — a bug has been fixed where the vehicle lacked some camouflages.

• IJN Isuzu, IJN Chidori, SKR-1, SKR-7 — main calibre turrets now able to turn 360 degrees.
  
• RN Duilio — different speed parameter between in battle and in the data card has been fixed.
  
• Duguay-Trouin — a bug has been fixed that prevented the 155mm first order ammo rack from replenishing (report).
  
• HMS Tiger — display of the deforming camo has been corrected.

• Incorrect animation of fire in the helicopter’s hover mode has been fixed.
  
• Minimum scale interface option is restored for SB.
  
• A bug has been fixed that prevented instruments data (speed, height, etc) from disabling in the test flight in “Custom” difficulty setting.

• Rewards that require all rewards from the same trophy to be unlocked have been moved to a separate section in the description of Battle trophies.

The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

The Italian Royal Army founded its air arm back in 1884, but a separate Air Force was founded on March 28th, 1923 — precisely 100 years ago. In the 1930s it participated in military operations in Ethiopia and Spain, in the 1940s it fought in WWII as a part of Axis powers (and then partially for Allies), and in 1990 it took part in the Gulf War in an international coalition.




“100th Anniversary of the Italian Air Force” decal

Complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions and [Assault] mode. Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → 100th Anniversary of the Italian Air Force.

You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the Customisation menu.





As a part of the celebrations we’ve added an anniversary camouflage for C. 205 serie 3 — with a golden eagle, an Italian flag and a number commemorating the anniversary. To receive the camouflage, complete the following task.

• Win 5 battles in Italian aircraft (rank III or higher, with activity of not less than 70%) and receive the “100th Anniversary of the Italian Air Force” camouflage for C. 205 serie 3.

Currently more than 700,000 Turkish players have played War Thunder and they are an important part of the global community. In gratitude for their interest we have prepared a special trailer dedicated to the brave Turkish tankers and pilots.

From 12:00 GMT on the 28th of March until 11:00 GMT on the 11th of April

To coincide with the release of the Turkish Armed Forces video we have also prepared a themed special in the Gaijin store. A pack with the T129 ATAK attack helicopter is temporarily on sale and those who purchase the Leopard 2A4 and F-5C packs before the end of the special will receive unique Turkish camouflages for those vehicles.
All 3 packs are also available as a bundle with 50% discount!


This bundle includes:

• F-5C Pack
  
• Leopard 2A4 Pack
  
• T129 ATAK Pack

With the purchase of the F-5C and Leopard 2A4 packs between 12:00 GMT on the 28th of March and 11:00 GMT on the 11th of April, you will receive unique camouflages.

• Desert camouflage with Turkish army insignia for the purchase of a Leopard 2A4 pack (to get this authentic look, take advantage of the recently added option to remove the modification with a camouflage net)
  
• Turkish Air Force insignia paint scheme for purchase of the F-5C pack

Please note! If you have purchased F-5C and/or Leopard 2A4 packs already, you may also receive the unique camouflages if you login into the game and achieve at least three wins with specified vehicles from March 28th to April 11th. This also applies to console players who either own or purchase the packs during the special period. Camouflages will be issued to the users who have fulfilled these conditions after April 11th.

A detailed description of the current task as well as your overall progress can be found by clicking on your nickname → Achievements → Pages of History

During World War II Gerard Roope, commander of HMS Glowworm, was the first to perform a heroic deed deserving of a Victoria Cross, the highest military award of the British forces. On April 8th, 1940, near the coast of Norway Glowworm found itself outgunned against the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper. Heavily damaged Glowworm rammed the enemy ship, piercing her hull, and fired a last shot before capsizing. Gerard Roope perished helping the crew escape the sinking ship. Hellmuth Heye, commander of the Admiral Hipper, was so impressed by Roope's actions that he wrote a letter to the British authorities recommending him for an award.

You can immediately purchase the profile icon for Golden Eagles until May 3rd, 11:30 GMT without completing tasks. Click Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History (April).

Completion of each individual task will bring 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 backup vehicles;
  
• 1 day of premium account;
  
• A random camouflage for ground vehicles (out of the selection of camouflages currently obtainable in game for completing tasks, or purchasing with Golden Eagles).

• 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.

On April 1st, 1945 an operation to capture the island of Okinawa by US forces began. The battle lasted for almost three months and took the lives of over 200,000 Japanese soldiers and Okinawa’s citizens. Controlling Okinawa gave the US a military base and airfields that could be used for the potential full scale invasion of the main territory of Japan.

Königsberg, the key German stronghold in East Prussia, was stormed by Soviet forces from April 6th through to the th9, 1945. The Red Army was well-prepared: the soldiers learned the tactics of urban combat beforehand, and to prepare for the assault, German defenses were attacked by artillery and aircraft. As a result, the USSR suffered far fewer losses than the Third Reich, and the operation was completed swiftly and effectively.

On April 9th, 1940, Germany began operation Weserübung (Weser Exercise) to quickly gain control over Denmark and Norway. Denmark didn’t put up much of a resistance, and its capture took only six hours, making it the shortest military operation of WWII. Norway resisted with the help of Poland, France, and Great Britain, but on May 10th the Battle of France began, and the support of Norway quickly dried up. On June 10th the Norwegian government fled to London, and the country fell under German control.

After capturing Vienna, the Soviet Army continued to rout the Wehrmacht across Austria and northern Yugoslavia. Graz-Amstetten offensive operation was the last one in this region: it began on April 15th, 1945, by countering a strong counteroffensive by the German forces that lasted for two weeks, and continued until the end of the war on May 9th, with some garrisons and units fighting even after the surrender of Germany.

By mid April of 1945 Hamburg remained the last stronghold of the Wehrmacht’s resistance in northern Germany. On April 18th British forces started advancing towards the city, entering Hamburg proper near the end of the month, when Germany was already negotiating its surrender. The city’s capture was relatively bloodless, but by that time Hamburg was already devastated by bombings.

On April 22nd, 1943 the Allies began operation Vulcan aiming to crush the last Axis defenses in northern Tunisia. The battle proved difficult due to Axis forces being well-prepared, with German paratroopers performing an unexpected counterattack. Still, in two weeks, by May 7th, Allies captured Tunis, and the victory was at hand.

On April 25th, 1945, two allied armies, from east and west, met on the banks of Elbe. First two American patrols that crossed the river greeted the Soviet soldiers, and on the next day two lieutenants, William Robertson and Alexander Silvashko, took the famous “East Meets West” photo in Torgau.

A coup d’etat happened in Cambodia in 1970. General Lon Nol after coming to power demanded Viet Cong to leave his county, but instead they, along with Khmer Rouge, the local resistance group, took up arms against the Cambodian army. On April 29th, 1970, the US forces entered Cambodia to support Lon Nol. The operation lasted for three months and was tactically successful: North Vietnamese forces took heavy losses and had to postpone their invasion of South Vietnam. Still, war in Cambodia led to growing support for the Khmer Rouge, who took over the country in a few years.

We loved seeing your screenshots from last week! Sky Guardians introduced a lot of vehicles and animations that had been long-awaited by many. Try to avoid having to use the ejection seat too often! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!


Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen60. You have time until 31.03.2023 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.

Important addition: Screenshot theme - Fire Breathing!

• We would love to see screenshots of fire! This can include exhaust such as afterburners, vehicles that are burning, or incendiary bombs.
  
• Explosions including muzzle flash do not count.
  
• You must add the #WTscreen60 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).

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Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.

You need to be the author of the screenshot.

Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.

We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).

You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.

You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.

Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.

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Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!

• A bug has been fixed that caused torpedoes not to leave a trail in the water.
  
• Incorrect reflections from snow during rain on the Ardennes, Maginot Line and Seversk-13 locations at medium and low graphic settings have been fixed (report).

• Mac — an error that allowed the mouse cursor to leave the game window has been fixed (report).
  
• An error that caused a possible crash on Intel Arc video cards has been fixed (report).

The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.