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Offer: Western Firepower

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:[/p]

[p]AbramsX Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]Panzer 87-140 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]Altay Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]M8 Ridgway skin for M8-120 Thunderbolt II[/p]
[p]Warhammer Skin for M1A2[/p]
[p]Griffin 120mm Tier 8 Premium Light Tank[/p]
[p]Bradley AAWS-H Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer (offer available in all countries)[/p]
[p]Stryker ADATS Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer (offer available in all countries)[/p]
[p]Rough Riders Loot Crate[/p]

[p]Between September 18 and September 25, 2025, the following items will be available:[/p][p][/p][h2]AbramsX[/h2][p][/p][p]AbramsX is an advanced technology demonstrator. It was built as a private venture by General Dynamics Land Systems and unveiled in 2022 to show what the future of the Abrams MBT could look like. It is considerably lighter than a fully upgraded Abrams while retaining its protection levels and firepower thanks to its cutting edge systems. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the AbramsX is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. While still maintaining the basic Abrams line features such as a 120mm gun, it is considerably lighter and less armored. On the other hand it is also faster, more agile, stealthier, and features a 30mm autocannon that can reduce most light vehicles to a pile of scrap in seconds thanks to its new ammunition. As a result, this tank can dish out a lot of damage but requires careful and skilled gameplay.[/p][p]The AbramsX Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Panzer 87-140[/h2][p][/p][p]The Panzer 87-140 is an experimental version of Panzer 87 (Swiss Leopard 2A4), fitted with a RUAG 140mm smoothbore cannon and an armor kit called WE. It was developed in the 1980s and early 1990s to counter the next generation of Soviet MBTs, but with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the project was shelved, only to resurface around 2005-2006 but never passing the experimental stage. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Panzer 87-140 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. Much like other Leopard series MBTs, it’s a long-range fighter with an extremely powerful gun and the ability to fire with pinpoint accuracy. Even though its armor leaves much to be desired, at long range, this MBT has few equals and can be considered one of the best snipers of its class.[/p][p]The Panzer 87-140 Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Altay[/h2][p][/p][p]The Altay is the result of a Turkish program to build a true indigenous MBT. After a decade of development with hundreds of millions of dollars spent, Turkey finally achieved its goal and built a tank that is roughly on par in performance with decades-old Leopard 2 variants while it still uses many foreign components, including some of its most critical systems. Nevertheless, future Altay variants are expected to feature some cutting edge components.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Altay is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank based on the current prototypes, but also upgraded by various hypothetical aftermarket components of the future to surpass its current capabilities and to match its assigned Tier in power. The basic tank is – gameplay-wise – a mobile sniper, much like the Leopard 2 series, relying on its mobility and the penetration of its shells rather than on its armor. There are two key features to this tank: Adjustable Suspension (tilting forward and to the side) and Hybrid Engine with its distinctive electric sound, giving the vehicle excellent mobility and agility.[/p][p]The Altay Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]M8 Ridgway Skin[/h2][p][/p][p]This skin for the M8-120 Thunderbolt II Tier 9 Light Tank is based on our idea of what would the M8 have looked like, had it been a part of Operation Just cause, the American invasion of Panama. Its look is based off an existing M551 Sheridan “Airborne Thunder”, which participated in the said operation. You can read more in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]The skin is available as a part of the Ridgway Bundle, which contains the following items:[/p]

[p]Ridgway skin for M8-120 Thunderbolt II[/p]
[p]Field Drab base paint (learn more)[/p]
[p]7 Platinum Loot Crates[/p]
[p]1.500 Gold[/p]

[p][/p][p]Gallery (Click to Open)[/p][p][/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Warhammer Skin for M1A2[/h2][p][/p][p]This skin for the M1A2 Tier 8 progression Main Battle Tank is based on the real American Abrams tanks, which were seen and photographed during the Iraq War. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]This skin is available in a bundle along with the following items:[/p]

[p]Iraq War ochre base paint (used by the U.S. Army)[/p]
[p]U.S. Cavalry decal[/p]
[p]U.S. Company decal[/p]
[p]Thunderbolt decal (this historical decal appeared on a real early Abrams in honor of General Creighton Abrams’ personal Sherman tank during the Second World War)[/p]

[p]Please note that the bundle includes the skin but not the M1A2 MBT itself. This tank needs to be obtained via progression directly in the game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Griffin 120mm[/h2][p][/p][p]The Armored Warfare version of the Griffin Light Tank is based on an early 2016 tech demonstrator, intended to show the U.S. military during the AUSA 2016 conference that General Dynamics meant business. It was built as a private venture; effectively a scaled-up example of General Dynamics was capable of providing when it came to highly mobile vehicles with a lot of firepower for the U.S. airborne forces. The U.S. Army was impressed and the design has since evolved into what is generally referred to as the MPF Light Tank. You can read more about this vehicle in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Griffin 120mm is a Tier 8 Premium Light Tank and a powerful, fast machine, armed not only with its 120mm cannon, but also with special ammunition types, making it deadly at any distance. Few Tier 9 vehicles can match its sheer ferocity on the battlefield.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bradley AAWS-H[/h2][p][/p][p]The Bradley AAWS-H Tank Destroyer was an attempt by Loral Vought to mount four kinetic guided missiles on an extendable arm while using the Bradley IFV chassis as a platform. Kinetic missiles were cutting edge tech back in the 1980s – unlike standard ATGMs, they destroyed the target by their kinetic energy instead of a HEAT warhead, accelerating to several times the speed of sound. There was little to no defense against them, although they did have some drawbacks, which was why they were never adopted in real life. You can read more about the vehicle in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Bradley AAWS-H is a Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer. It’s an ATGM-based TD, carrying special kinetic missiles that actually become more effective with increasing distance to your target. It is the embodiment of a long-range missile carrier and is perfect for players who prefer sniping to close combat.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Stryker ADATS[/h2][p][/p][p]ADATS stands for “Air Defense Anti-Tank System,” describing its purpose very well. The system is intended to engage both air and ground armored targets. It was developed in the 1980s by a Swiss company called Oerlikon-Contraves and was offered as an interesting hybrid that would be able to deal with both Soviet tanks and helicopters or attack planes. Unfortunately for it, it came too late – only Canada would actually accept it in service and the end of the Cold War meant the end to all attempts at its large-scale introduction. The ADATS missiles were quite large but, more importantly, extremely fast and were certain to be extremely destructive to any Soviet armored targets, even though this thankfully never had to be tested in real combat. The ADATS turret was offered for a wide variety of platforms and was actively installed on a vehicle that is kind of like a cousin to the Stryker, the Canadian LAV-III. In this configuration, the vehicle was called MMEV.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, Stryker ADATS is a Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. It is a wheeled vehicle armed with two weapon systems – powerful long-range guided missiles and short-range unguided rockets, offering it some survivability in short range combat as well as the ability to deal tremendous damage if left to its devices.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Rough Riders Loot Crate[/h2][p][/p][p]The Rough Riders Loot Crate is now available. This Loot Crate contains Rough Riders Battle Coins and Boosters.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p]

[p]Battle Coins are the primary currency of the Rough Riders Battle Path campaign and are used to progress through it and to obtain its prizes.[/p]
[p]Battle Coin Boosters are usable only during an active Battle Path and increase your Battle Coin income by 900 percent for two hours.[/p]

[p]Please note that you have to obtain the access to a Battle Path to use both items.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

Server Maintenance

[p]On the 18th of September 2025, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 2 hours due to a planned server maintenance.[/p][p][/p][p]Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Historical Skins: Leopard Evolution “Schweppermann”

[p]Commanders![/p][p]We have recently shown you the new camouflages we will have for you in the future but that’s not all the German-themed content we will have for you. We’ll also be introducing the first skin for the Leopard Evolution Main Battle Tank called “Schweppermann.”[/p][p][/p][p]Now, we promised we’d continue with the topic of knights and here it is. This skin paints the Leopard 2 Evolution in Bundeswehr colors, including its camouflage and unit insignia. Now, the skin is obviously not based on a specific one vehicle because Leopard Evolution is not (and likely never will be) used by the Bundeswehr. It basically was an export configuration that would later be superseded by Leopard Revolution. However, the skin’s specific elements are taken from existing vehicles. Let’s take a look at them one by one.[/p][p]The camouflage is, of course, the standard NATO one. It entered service around 1986 (it therefore predates unified Germany) and consists of three basic colors – green, black and brown. However, as you can see, the tank features additional white stripes across its hull and turret. These stripes (also known as the “Zebra” camouflage) were seen on several Leopard 2 tanks belonging to the 304th Tank Battalion (Panzerbataillon 304) during winter exercises at Hohenfels in the January of 1996. According to the Germans, this pattern obscures the tank silhouette fairly well at around 2500 meters.[/p][p][/p][p]The tank, however, does not belong to Panzerbataillon 304 – based on its insignia, it belongs to Panzerbataillon 33. This unit was using Leopard 2A4s (the Leopard Evolution is based on) in the early 1990s and was the first one to switch to the newer Leopard 2A5 model. Back then the unit belonged to the 1st Panzergrenadier Brigade (before its disbandment in 2007).[/p][p]The tactical number and the license plate also belong to a tank from the same unit, as does the unit emblem (a palm tree) on the left side of the turret and the knight image on its right side. This charging knight emblem was seen during the same exercise as the camouflage (Hohenfels, January 1996).[/p][p][/p][p]The only truly unhistorical element is the tank’s name – Schweppermann. The name matches the knight emblem nicely, we thought, as Seyfried Schweppermann was a legendary 13th and 14th century German knight who served Emperor Ludwig IV. He was known not only for his piety and bravery, but also for fighting well into his 60s. The barracks of Panzerbataillon 123 are named after him (we’ll have a decal belonging to the unit as well), bringing the reference to a full circle.[/p][p][/p][p]And that’s it, commanders. The skin will be available alongside the abovementioned camouflages and decals in October. We hope you’ll like it and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

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Offer: T-90M, Crusader, Object 640 and Boxer RIWP

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:[/p]

[p]Object 640 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]T-90M Proryv Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
[p]XM2001 Crusader Tier 10 Premium Self-Propelled Gun[/p]
[p]Boxer RIWP Tier 10 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle (available directly without Loot Crates)[/p]
[p]ASCOD LT-105 Tier 8 Premium Light Tank (available directly without Loot Crates)[/p]

[p]Between September 16, 2025 and September 23, 2025, the following items will be available:[/p][p][/p][h2]Object 640[/h2][p][/p][p]The Object 640 is one of the last Soviet era “super tank” monsters, designed to surpass anything the west could field on the battlefield. It featured extremely advanced armor, making it highly resistant to hits while keeping its weight low. The design was truly revolutionary for the late 1980s, but, like with many other Soviet projects of the era, it was discontinued due to the lack of funding. You can learn more about it in a dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Object 640 “Black Eagle” is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. It is a fast, agile and well-protected vehicle that plays in a typical Russian-style MBT fashion – ideal for players who want to take things up close and personal. This version of the tank does not feature any camouflage and is ready to be customized as you see fit.[/p][p]The Object 640 Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]T-90M Proryv[/h2][p][/p][p]The T-90M Proryv the most advanced Russian Main Battle Tank currently in service and the ultimate step in a long journey that began with the T-72. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the T-90M Proryv is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. With its solid firepower, excellent armor and decent mobility, this vehicle is suitable for all players, including fairly new ones. No matter what tactic you choose, the T-90M will not let you down as it is one of the most versatile MBTs in the entire game.[/p][p]The T-90M is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]XM2001 Crusader[/h2][p][/p][p]The XM2001 Crusader is an American attempt to replace the M109A6 Paladin in the 1990s with something more modern. The project was cancelled in 2002 due to its heavy weight. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]In Armored Warfare, the XM2001 Crusader is a Tier 10 Premium Self-Propelled Gun. The Crusader is an ideal vehicle for players who like to play aggressively. Dominate the battlefield with unrivalled firepower of a three-round 155mm magazine paired with guided HE rounds, and retreat under the cover of smoke thanks to your speed and agility. The Crusader is the ultimate SPG you've been dreaming of![/p][p]The Crusader is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Boxer RIWP[/h2][p][/p][p]The Boxer RIWP is a combination of a Tracked Boxer hull and a modular turret called RIWP. Both components are fairly new and haven’t been officially combined as of now but the Boxer platform can theoretically support this weapon system. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Boxer RIWP is a Tier 10 Premium AFV that’s unique for one reason – it offers five fairly distinctive weapon configurations along with a reliable autocannon capable of quickly dealing with lighter targets. It can also deploy Mechanized Infantry.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]ASCOD LT-105[/h2][p][/p][p]If there was a word best describing the ASCOD platform, it would be the word “international”. It was developed by the Austrians and the Spanish, adopted by the British and available with a wide range of turrets. The joint project from 1988 eventually led to a number of vehicles using the ASCOD platform, the two best-known results of which are the Austrian Ulan IFV and the Spanish Pizarro IFV. The ASCOD LT-105 was a fire support variant of the platform, offered with pretty much any turret a customer would like, including those from B1 Centauro, M1128 MGS or even a South-African one by Denel. However, after two decades of not having to found any customers, the project was terminated and by 2015-2016, it was removed from all official offers. You can learn more about it in a dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the ASCOD LT-105 is a Tier 8 Premium Light Tank. It is fairly unique in one aspect. It is possible to select one of the two turrets: the manned Denel turret with the GT7 gun or the Low-Profile Turret by General Dynamics with the M68 gun, known from the M1128. The first turret has better kinetic shells but fires in a normal manner, while the latter has a clip-style autoloader, balanced by worse overall characteristics of the gun.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

Historical Camouflages – German (Winter)

[p]Commanders![/p][p]The summer’s technically not over yet but the weather says different and with it behind us, it’s time to take a look at some of our upcoming autumn content. For a future German-themed event, we’ve prepared new camouflages and decals for you. Let’s take a look at them together.[/p][p][/p][p]The first of our winter camouflages is called German (134 Panzerbataillon). As its name suggests, this unusual (atypical) German camouflage was seen on a Leopard 1A1A2 belonging to the 134th Tank Battalion of the 13th Panzergrenadier Brigade during the Central Guardian exercise in the morning of January 21, 1985, in Ohmes near Kirtorf.[/p][p][/p][p]Central Guardian was a part of the wider REFORGER 85 exercise and the German goal of it was to train in poor weather conditions alongside the U.S. Army reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank. Indeed, it was a cold, snowy day in West Germany and the crew decided to paint their otherwise white-painted tank with irregular green lines to break its silhouette.[/p][p][/p][p]The second camouflage is considerably more modern. It’s called German (Gebirgsjägerbrigade 23) and was seen on a Bandvagn 206 carrier belonging to the German 23rd Mountain Infantry Brigade during the Grand North exercise in Norway in the February and March of 2024.[/p][p][/p][p]The exercise was a part of the Quadriga 24 Bundeswehr exercise, the goal of which was once again training relocation and combat in poor weather with some 12000 German soldiers taking part in it.[/p][p]In addition to these camouflages, there will be three decals available, all three belonging to Bundeswehr tanks.[/p][p]The Panzerbataillon 123 decal displays the knight helmet of Seyfried Schweppermann, a legendary German knight from the 14th century. It was seen during an exercise in 1990 on a Leopard 2 tank belonging to the 123rd Tank Battalion of the 12th Tank Brigade during an exercise.[/p][p][/p][p]You may know this emblem from the Leopard 2A4 Budeswehr skin that’s already available and belongs to the same unit. It was adopted by the unit in 1974 and it symbolizes the shock and awe power of armored, mobile troops – be it tanks today or knights in the Middle Ages. We’ll talk more about Seyfried Schweppermann in the future.[/p][p]The Panzerbataillon 121 decal also carries medieval symbolism with it. It displays a knight sword in a yellow triangle and was seen on a Leopard 2 tank belonging to the 121st Tank Battalion of the 12th Tank Brigade during the same exercise. The color yellow is common for all emblems of this tank brigade.[/p][p][/p][p]The sword is double-edged, which actually has a meaning – it’s meant to symbolize that the tanks and panzergrenadiers (mechanized infantry) are two blades of the same sword.[/p][p]And, last but not least, the Teutonic Knight decal showing a charging knight with a lance in the form of a machinegun barrel was seen relatively recently on a Leopard 2A6 tank belonging to the 203rd Tank Battalion.[/p][p][/p][p]And that’s it for now, but we’ll return to the topic of knights in the near future. We hope that you’ll enjoy the new assets and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]