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Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Leviathans!

The Swedish National Security Forces were founded on May 29th 1940. They consist of 50 battalions and are the rapid reaction force and military reserve of the Swedish Army.

[h2]The SAV 20.12.48 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles![/h2]
This fast-firing TD is available for 1300 Golden Eagles.

When: From May 29th (11:00 GMT) until June 2nd (11:00 GMT).
Where: Sweden > Army > Premium vehicles.

[h3]About this tank destroyer[/h3]

• The SAV 20.12.48 features an experimental Swedish self-propelled gun. This gun was created after shortening a 120 mm naval gun and using its naval automatic loader, giving a reload time of just 1.2 seconds. Perfect for taking out multiple enemies at once!
  

[h2]Earn the “Emblem of the Kronoberg regiment” decal![/h2]
Available for the occasion!

“Emblem of the Kronoberg regiment” decal

When: From May 29th (11:00 GMT) until June 2nd (11:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using Swedish vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Emblem of the Kronoberg regiment” decal.

Additional details:

• Your activity must not be below 70%.
  
• You can 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 → National Security Forces Day of Sweden
  
• You can find the decal in the “Swedish tanks” tab in the customization menu.
  

In 1978, with the adoption of a new Constitution, Spain began modernizing its armed forces. That same year an institutional event was approved, celebrated on the closest Saturday to May 30th every year, paying tribute to military personnel.

The modern Spanish Armed Forces consists of 133,000 people. The army is equipped with Leopard 2E MBTs, M-109A5E howitzers and Eurocopter Tiger helicopters, while the star of the Air Force is the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet fighter.

[h2]The VRCC is now available for Golden Eagles and is here to stay![/h2]
This Spanish tank is back for good and is available for 8,910 Golden Eagles.

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When: From May 29th (09:00 GMT).
Where: Italy > Army > Premium vehicles.

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[h3]About this tank[/h3]

• VRCC is the Spanish name for the Italian B1 Centauro wheeled tank destroyer. This vehicle features light armor but this is compensated by its mobility, with a maximum speed of 110 km/h! The 105 mm cannon on this tank is backed up by a thermal imager and laser rangefinder which aids firing at longer distances.
  

Today, we’ll be taking a look at RN Roma, one of three Littorio-class battleships constructed as the most advanced capital ships for the Italian Navy during the Second World War.

[h2]RN Roma: A Battleship for Italy at Rank VII[/h2]
At a glance:

• Powerful 381 mm main battery
  
• Innovative torpedo protection
  
• Catapult aircraft
  
• Good mobility
  

Vehicle History
By the mid 1930s, the naval arms race in Europe had picked up again, despite the established international naval treaties of the time. In response to the French Dunkerque-class, the Italian navy started construction of a series of new battleships as part of the Littorio-class. Roma was the third and final battleship of the class, representing the most advanced capital ships built by Italy up until that time. These ships featured powerful main batteries of nine 381 mm (15 inch) guns, high speed, and innovative protection, including the Pugliese torpedo defense system.

Despite their impressive design, the Littorio-class ships were hindered by Italy’s limited wartime resources, especially fuel shortages and a constrained strategic position in the Mediterranean. Commissioned in mid-1942, Roma saw little action due to these factors and Italy’s increasingly defensive naval posture. After Italy signed an armistice with the Allies in September 1943, Roma led the fleet to surrender, following orders to sail to Malta. En route, the warship was attacked by German bombers employing Fritz X radio-guided bombs. Two hits caused catastrophic explosions, causing Roma to sink off Sardinia with heavy losses. The remaining two Littorio battleships however, made it to port in Malta and were later on handed over as war prizes to the U.S. and Great Britain.




[h2]Introducing RN Roma![/h2]

RN Roma is the third and last of the Littorio-class battleships, built for the Regia Marina during the Second World War. Coming to the game in the next major update, this battleship incorporates the latest technological developments in naval warfare at the time, which allowed RN Roma to really stand out. Let’s take a closer look at today’s blog!



Entering service at the height of the Second World War means RN Roma comes fitted with a formidable arsenal, capable of posing a serious threat to most other battleships. Outfitted with a primary battery of three triple 381 mm (15 inch) cannons, RN Roma can comfortably engage in long range gun duels against other battleships! This is all while the potent secondary battery consisting of twelve 152 mm (6 inch) and four 120 mm (4.7 inch) make short work of any smaller vessel daring to stray close.

Aircraft will also have a hard time breaking through RN Roma’s formidable defenses, especially at closer ranges, as they’ll be facing a barrage of fire coming from the ship’s 90 mm AA guns and the plethora of 37 and 20 mm automatic cannons.



Interesting: Roma’s sinking by the German Fritz X bomb marked the first successful use of precision munitions against a warship.

RN Roma’s arsenal is truly impressive, and so is its armor! As is typical for battleships, RN Roma is no exception in terms of possessing an extensive armor layout, notably consisting of a 350 mm thick belt (spaced armor, 70 plus 280 mm) and turret armor. This in turn enables this battleship to comfortably shrug off high-caliber fire at medium range engagements. Additionally, RN Roma features a special “Pugliese” type anti-torpedo bulkhead. The elaborate design consists of a series of drum-shaped cavities below the ship’s main belt, reducing explosive damage and improving overall torpedo protection. This, coupled with the ability to reach a top speed of 30 kts (56 km/h), allows RN Roma to form the vanguard of any attack and pursue any enemies fleeing from its thunderous advance!



That’s it for this one! RN Roma will surely provide excellent firepower capabilities and will soon be coming to the game in the next major update. In the meantime, be sure to keep scanning the horizon for more news as we continue sharing the latest on what the upcoming update has in store for you. Until then, calm seas and happy hunting!

Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.

Today we’re excited to show you a new location coming to Air Battles in the next major update: the Falkland Islands (known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina)! Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, this island is a British Overseas Territory that we have set during the 1980s, specifically during the period of the Falklands Conflict.

We’re also taking a look at the visually improved Berlin and Kuban maps — so sit back and read on!

[h2]The Falkland Islands[/h2]

When developing this location, we focused on satellite images of the terrain to understand what kind of biomes prevail on the islands. The terrain in most places is generally wet and rugged with a lot of grass plains and smaller hills. In terms of homes, the island consists of one to two-story houses that were generally built quickly. There are only a few large towns on the islands, the rest of the population live on farms and are generally spread quite widely across the rocky terrain.



In terms of size, the location is 130 x 130 km, making it one of the largest air maps in the game. This means that you’ll be able to fly over all of the island and see areas such as Stanley, the capital of the island, Fox Bay, Goose Green and many other famous parts. This location has been designed with top tier jet battles in mind, where it will be available around this Battle Rating.

[h2]Location Improvements to Berlin and Kuban![/h2]

[h3]Berlin[/h3]

May ‘45. The Red Army has reached the famous Reichstag and the war is nearly over. For those who don’t know, Berlin in War Thunder is based on the actual layout of the area during the Second World War. We worked on keeping this authentic layout, all while updating the graphics and models of the location. Every building and structure has been reworked from the ground-up to ensure they look as high quality and authentic as possible. You may have noticed we’ve added more grass and trees, making the map look generally more green. To do this, we looked at historical photos from 1945 and saw that there was still a lot of grass and trees amongst the bomb craters and destruction.



The look and textures of bomb craters, fire and mud have all been improved and revised.



[h3]Kuban[/h3]
We now move from the heart of Berlin to the south of Russia. Kuban has been updated, all while retaining its original layout. When going about this, we looked at photos of this area and its type of structures to get inspiration on how the new look should be. The rocks, ground textures, trees, small structures like the bridge, barracks and sawmills and vegetation have all been reworked from the ground-up so that they look as beautiful and authentic as possible. Oh, there’s also GAZ trucks carrying logs!



That’s it for this blog! The Falkland Islands and visual overhauls to Berlin and Kuban are coming to the game in the next major update. Be sure to check it out and also our upcoming dev blogs!