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Server update 01.07.2022



  • Fixed a bug that caused leaving a working aircraft on the airfield to be counted in the player statistics as loss of the vehicle.
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.

French Air Forces Day!



France was one of the first countries to begin building aircraft: its air fleet consisted of almost 150 aircraft before the start of World War I. Still, it was considered a part of the army until July 2nd, 1934, when the Air Force finally became an independent entity.

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From July 1st (12:00 GMT) until July 5th (9:00 GMT)
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[h3]Play 3 battles using French aircraft (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “French Air Forces Day” decal. [/h3]




“French Air Forces 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 → French Air Forces Day.

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

Swedish Air Forces Day!



On July 1st, 1926, Sweden united its aerial divisions in the army and navy into separate Air Forces. They grew dramatically during World War II, but in the end never participated in it.

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From July 1st (10:00 GMT) until July 5th (9:00 GMT)
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[h3]Play 3 battles using Swedish aircraft (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “Swedish Air Forces Day” decal.[/h3]

“Swedish Air Forces 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 → Swedish Air Forces Day.

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

Canada Day



The British North America Act that united three colonies into a federation called Canada and served as a foundation of the Canadian constitution went into effect on July 1st, 1867. This day became a national holiday in Canada and is celebrated even outside the country itself, even including War Thunder!

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From June 30th (12:00 GMT) until July 4th (9:00 GMT)
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[h3]Play 3 battles using American or British vehicles (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “Canada Day” decal. [/h3]




“Canada 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 → Canada Day.

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

Japan Self-Defense Forces Day



After its defeat in World War II, Japan renounced war in its Constitution. But soon its leaders decided that it didn’t mean relinquishing Japan’s right to self-defense, and called the new army that was founded on July 1st, 1954, “Japan Self-Defense Forces”.

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From June 30th (10:00 GMT) until July 4th (9:00 GMT)
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[h3]Play 3 battles using Japanese vehicles (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “Japan Self-Defense Forces Day” decal.[/h3]




“Japan Self-Defense Forces 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 → Japan Self-Defense Forces Day.

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