War Thunder fans yet again leak classified European military secrets

Confidential details about the performance of key European military assets leaked online again war thunder Forum, one of many forums Similar leaks about various weapons systems over the years. It’s unclear what risk, if any, the leak poses to countries deploying the system in combat. Community moderators from publisher Gaijin Entertainment once again asked fans not to reveal military secrets on game forums.

The asset involved is a Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet worth US$124 million, flown by pilots from several NATO countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain. It’s also relatively new, as it first came into service in 2003. Likens its role to the F/A-22 Raptor. It also has a very peculiar radar system war thunder Fans debated it endlessly. To prove their point, some posted confidential details, a dangerous practice that resulted in them being banned from the forum.

This is at least the fourth time Confidential details of typhoon in war thunder forum. Previously leaked information was thought to include the aircraft’s entire 750-page manual.

“Please do not, under any circumstances, attempt to publish, use or share any sources unless you are 100% sure that they have been legally decrypted and are safe for public use,” Wrote a community manager. “We will never handle or use them, all it does is actively harm any future changes that may occur by trying to use them. Don’t do it. No good intentions [ever] Provide information for you or the vehicle you wish to list.

A detailed entry from the same community manager in June provided More information For potential posters, it is expressly stated that files deemed confidential, secret or confidential must never be posted to the forum of the free Vehicle Combat Simulator, developed by Gaijin, a Moscow-based developer.

As mentioned above, this is not unusual for Gaijin. war thunder. A post on Steam points to dozens of similar incidents, including China’s secrets leaked in 2022. But are these leaks really dangerous to the military? It depends on who you ask. Military fan site Sandboxx, long story long story summed up all these leaks and stated that the Western media had simply exaggerated the situation.

at the same time, british defense magazine Noting that leaks could have “real-world consequences [that run the risk of] undermined national security [weapons systems involved and harming] Operational effectiveness and safety [of pilots]”.