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Christmas and New Year’s Gifts Await You in the Winter Concert Event!

Wrap up warm and head over to the concert! The Santa troupe will be performing a set in a wide variety of genres, something for everyone! Decorate your vehicles with a decal of your favorite musician, hang up some lights, and make New Year’s battles even more festive! And, of course, it wouldn’t be complete without some excellent gifts! Four vehicles will be available to unlock, three of which are Rank VI-VII machines. That’s not all though, you’ll be able to win a huge number of prizes with...

HQ11: Instrument Combat!

Today we’re happy to unveil a new frontrunner for advanced SAM systems. Say hello to the HQ11, currently in service with the PLA! HQ11: A SAM System (SPAA) for China at Rank VIII At a glance:

  • Radar and launcher on one vehicle
  • 8 vertical launch missiles
  • Phased array radar
  • No optical sight
  • Large size

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F/A-18E Super Hornet: The Hornet Queen!

The Line of Contact update brings the American F/A-18E Super Hornet carrier-based fighter-attack aircraft, one of the best aircraft in its class in the world, to the game! F/A-18E Super Hornet: A Jet Fighter/Naval Aircraft for the USA at Rank VIII At a glance:

  • 11 weapon hardpoints!
  • Radar with AESA
  • Can carry up to 12 ARH missiles
  • Guided bombs and missiles for ground attack

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NASAMS 3: Norwegian & American Air Protection!

Today we’ll be taking a look at the NASAMS surface-to-air missile system, a joint development between Norway and the United States, coming to Sweden and the USA in the Line of Contact major update! **NASAMS 3: A SAM for the USA and Sweden at Rank VIII At a glance:

  • IR seeker and ARH seeker missiles for all combat ranges
  • Compact SAM
  • Good mobility
  • No protection

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Typhoon AESA: The Next Generation!

Today, we’ll be introducing you to the new generation of Eurofighter aircraft to crown the German, British and Italian aircraft trees. Meet the Typhoon AESA series! EF-2000 (AESA), Typhoon (AESA) and F-2000A (AESA): Jet Fighters for Germany, Great Britain and Italy at Rank VIII At a glance:

  • New CAPTOR-E AESA radars!
  • Wide field of view for tracking targets
  • Very fast scan and track refresh rates
  • Exceptional situational awareness
  • 8 AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles!

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M10 Booker: The Baby Abrams

Today we’re checking out the M10 Booker, a light vehicle with a 105 mm gun, designed primary as a support vehicle for infantry. M10 Booker: A Light Tank for the USA at Rank VII At a glance:

  • 105 mm gun with M900 APFSDS rounds
  • Thermal imager and laser rangefinder
  • Good speed
  • Decent protection for its class

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