Classified fighter jet specs leaked on War Thunder – again

Exclusive report – War Thunder forums have become the focus of another controversy following the leak of confidential documents related to the Eurofighter Typhoon radar system.

Discussion centered around the CAPTOR radar’s scanning capabilities, leading one user to post restricted material in an attempt to prove their case.

“War Thunder” is a free online fighting game developed by Gaijin Entertainment. It was launched in 2012. Development and operations are now spread across Europe, including offices in Germany, Hungary and Cyprus, and the team has 200 employees.

While the material was quickly removed and users suspended, this latest incident has reignited concerns about the repeated sharing of sensitive information on the platform.

Forum community administrators addressed the issue by reminding users of the risks and responsibilities involved:

“I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone again that, under any circumstances, please do not attempt to publish, share any sources unless you are 100% sure that they have been legally decrypted and can be publicly and safely used. We will never process or use them, it All you’re doing is actively harming any future changes that may occur by trying to use them. It won’t do you or the vehicle you want to mail them any good.

Users were warned before sharing the files, but they seemed to proceed regardless, resulting in the material being immediately removed. Documents from the Italian Defense Ministry, which may have been cited, have previously said such manuals are not publicly accessible for security and commercial reasons.

A worrying pattern

This isn’t the first time War Thunder forums have faced issues with secrets being leaked. Previous incidents involved technical details of Challenger 2 tanks, Leclerc main battle tanks and Chinese ammunition systems. Each case highlights the platform’s efforts to balance its passion for military accuracy with the protection of sensitive information.

Confidential specifications leaked from War Thunder forums for third time

radar controversy

CAPTOR radar is at the heart of the debate. The discussion focused on the comparison between mechanical scanning (CAPTOR-M) and electronic scanning (CAPTOR-E) variants, particularly the ability of the latter to significantly reduce scanning time. Players disagree on specific technical capabilities, leading to unwise sharing of restricted data.

Moderators have clarified that they will not entertain any claims based on confidential information and reminded users that in-game content will not be adapted from unauthorized sources.

greater impact

Repeated leaks from these forums have raised broader concerns, particularly about the unauthorized dissemination of restricted messages in public spaces. Defense analysts warn that such actions could have serious legal consequences and even affect the operational security of military platforms.

A defense industry contact who apparently wished to remain anonymous told me last night, “These leaks may seem harmless to some, but they could have real-world consequences. Sharing even restricted information within a gaming environment could compromise the security of the platform and potentially result in serious consequences for those involved. legal consequences and potential harm to operational effectiveness and safety.

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