Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, 
We’re kicking off our first sale of 2026 starting today. The DCS Lunar Sale 2026 is live, and it will run until February 25th at 15:00 GMT on both our E-Shop and Steam. A wide selection of aircraft, terrains, campaigns, and other modules are included with savings up to 50% off, including our top sellers F/A-18C and F-16C. Whether you’re just getting started, expanding your hangar, or looking for something new, this sale offers plenty of opportunities to do so at great savings.We are excited to share a development report on the DCS: Iraq map as we roll into 2026. We are adding several new locations and objects specific to the northern Iraq region, including enhanced airfield details, new dams, mosques, and other unique points of interest. We are also shifting much of our Iraq map focus to developing the Iraq map southern region. Read more below!We’re pleased to welcome the Strike Fighter League (SFL) to the DCS community. Their goals are to honour the principles that have guided fighter aviation for over a century. With standardized setups and clear scoring, ensure the emphasis stays on pilot skill, showcasing top DCS pilots, and delivering immersive, intense competition. The league strives to bring the realism and high standards valued by the DCS community. Learn how you can play a part in developing the league.Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely, Eagle DynamicsLunar Sale 2026Big savings on all your favorites!
We are excited to share the first sale of 2026 with you. The DCS Lunar Sale 2026 will run from today, February 13th, to February 25th at 15:00 GMT on both our E-Shop and Steam. You will find discounts of up to 50% on many of our products across aircraft, terrains, and campaigns! Click on the following link to see a complete list of all Discounts available!Planes up to 50% off!We have many modules heavily discounted by up to 50%, including the DCS: F/A-18C, which will soon see many improvements like its flight model, performance tuning, and DTC. If you prefer moving mud, the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer is one of the most popular modules in DCS, and it is also 50% off. These and others, like the DCS: F-16C Viper and DCS: F-5E Remastered, are on sale now!Cold War combat has grown in popularity in recent years, with many multiplayer servers imagining a Cold War gone hot. Jump into the DCS: F-86F Sabre or DCS: MiG-15bis to experience nail-biting dogfights in these early jet fighters at 50% off. You will also find classics like the DCS: MiG-21bis and more on sale!Big savings on Helicopters!Now is a great time to try the DCS: AH-64D. At 50% off, it's a steal, and with improvements over the last year and the upcoming new rotor model, this is the perfect time to master it. Famous attack helicopters such as the DCS: Mi-24P Hind and DCS: Black Shark 3 offer a unique RedFor experience, both also at 50% off.Great time to save on WWII aircraft!Fly some of the greatest aircraft from the era before autopilot and computer-assisted controls and systems. Test your skills in combat over the recently updated DCS: Normandy 2 map. The DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt, DCS: Fw 190 A-8, and other warbirds are 50% off. Choose to hunt in the skies or roll in on  ground targets using old-school skills. Many more are up to 50% off right now!Get that terrain you have had your eye on!You already have your favourite aircraft? It might be time for a new place to fly! From the mediterranean terrain of DCS: Syria at 30% off, to the harsh and windswept southern landscapes of DCS: South Atlantic at 40% off, to the historic sights around the Nile Valley of DCS: Sinai, and to the historic skies over DCS: Normandy 2, both at 20% off, new maps provide more missions and content for both multiplayer and particularly single player.Immersive Campaigns at low prices!You have your favorite aircraft and your favorite terrain, but how about a fun, challenging, and immersive campaign to go with it? Get one of the many campaigns to best experience your aircraft and terrains.  These story-driven campaigns will give you a great way to learn and master aircraft. Fly as an RAF pilot over the channel in the DCS: P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign by Reflected Simulations, or jump ahead to the modern era over the Persian Gulf in DCS: F/A-18C Flaming Sunrise Campaign by Sandman Simulations. There is something for everyone! Check out the full list of discounts here!DCS: Iraq Development ReportProgress continues on DCS: Iraq!DCS: Iraq North MapWork continues on the DCS: Iraq North Map as part of an upcoming update, with a strong focus on improving realism, landmark detail, and airfield authenticity.Many airfields have received significant upgrades, including Al-Kut, Al-Taji, Al-Asad, Al-Sahra, Al-Salam, Al-Taquddum, Qayyarah, Kirkuk, Sulaimaniyah, Balad, Mosul, H2, H3, and K-1. These updates incorporate layout refinements, improved surroundings, and better integration with surrounding terrain and locations.Several new dams and other distinctive terrain features and recognizable geography will be added. These include Alwand, Fallujah, Haditha, Hemrin, the Diyala Weir, Kut Barrage, and Ramadi Barrage. Many of these locations were key strategic points during operations in Iraq. For example, in 2003, the Battle of Haditha Dam took place with the goal of capturing and protecting the dam from destruction by Iraqi forces. It was key to Baghdad’s power network, and its destruction could have caused major flooding along the Tigris River Valley.To further enhance regional identity, several new, distinctive objects have been introduced, including the Erbil Martyrs Monument, the Qayyarah Control Tower, the Al-Rahman Mosque, the Al-Asad Fire Station, and additional bespoke structures. Alongside these additions, we continue to apply broad improvements to scenes and textures across Northern Iraq to raise overall visual consistency and detail.DCS: Iraq South MapDevelopment has now shifted significantly toward the DCS: Iraq South Map, which is currently the focus area of DCS: Iraq map development.Work is progressing across all core elements, including airfields, cities, road networks, and terrain building. This phase represents the foundation of the southern region, with large-scale layout, infrastructure placement, and environmental work underway to support future detailing and refinement.We look forward to sharing more as DCS: Iraq South Map continues to take shape and DCS: Iraq North Map moves closer to its next update. The Strike Fighter LeagueLooking for the best of the best!We at Eagle Dynamics are excited to introduce the team behind the Strike Fighter League (SFL). This professional competition is dedicated to preserving and advancing the discipline of strike fighter aviation.For more than a century, fighter aviation has demanded sharp thinking, physical control, disciplined execution, and fast decisions under pressure. Those attributes are proven through performance. The team behind The Strike Fighter League (SFL) set out to create a competition format that emphasizes those fundamentals through organized, rules-based events. The SFL is designed to highlight mastery in a way DCS pilots already respect: standardized setups, transparent scoring, and consistent conditions that reward energy management, situational awareness, timing, geometry, and tactical decision-making. Meaningful stakes and structured competition make skill visible. The SFLs intent is to showcase elite virtual pilots, recognize true mastery with clear outcomes, and build a spectator-friendly presentation without compromising the standards that make DCS credible.If you’re part of the DCS community and you care about realism, high standards, and serious competitive flying, follow the Strike Fighter League. Learn more on their website and join the discussion on Discord.

• Join the early access list at:

www.the-sfl.com

• Join the official SFL Discord to follow development, provide feedback, engage with a community that loves fighters, and help shape the sport from the ground up.

https://discord.com/invite/strikefighterleagueThank you again for your passion and support.Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics

DCS Core

• Arliegh Burke - Setting Tomahawk to 0 causes client crash - fixed. 
• Ships loadout synchronization - fixed
• AI aircraft. Fixed CTD on RTB order.

DCS: AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• New flight stick model - Thanks to Troll for offering his model as reference
• Added minimum runway length (800m) for airbases to be assigned a REF-code
• RWR now only powered outside of BER & with gear retracted
• Minor fix to trim hat pivot point
• Fixed "Kola freeflight" - AI aircraft crashing on start
• Added new and updated Instant Action Missions
• Fixed missing Iraq IA Missions
• Updated the manual

DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations. 

• Fixed HUD collimator shutter persisting with persistence
• Added HB UI Localization:
• Added Special Option "HB UI Language"
• Added full Chinese and German translations for all UI elements
• Added full Chinese in-game manual
• Updated Instant Action Missions
• Fixed missing Iraq IA Missions

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

• Updated Instant Action Missions
• Fixed missing Iraq IA Missions
• Updated Chinese localization

DCS C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company

• Added: Chinese localization of user manual
• Updated: New version of user manual
• Fixed: Unable to stage or load cargo after last patch
• Fixed: JSON error when using "Apply to all" button to assign parachutes to cargo units
• Removed: DATE is a required entry on POWER UP page (will return after tutorials are updated)

CampaignsDCS: F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025 Campaign by SOB Simulations

• Mission 0. Preset UHF Channel 1 corrected.
• Mission 1. Preset UHF Channel 1 corrected. 
• Mission 5. Triggers adjusted for increased blast effect from AGM-65D.
• Mission 9. Pasta follow logic, performance and landing behavior adjusted.

DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Missions 01 and 02. Fixed bug with some of the AI not taxiing.

DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign by INVERTED

• A major update has been made, adding Russian localization. We are deeply grateful to Mike for his tremendous assistance. Some bugs have been identified and will be fixed as soon as possible in the next update.

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, With the holiday break behind us, DCS development has resumed with our first update of 2026. This release includes a wide range of core, module, and campaign improvements that cover weapons, DTC and general tuning. The DCS: F-16C, DCS: AH-64D, DCS: F/A-18C, and other modules received well-deserved updates to their avionics, weapons, and manuals. Campaign creators continued to refine their work based on testing and community feedback. Highlights are below, and the full changelog is available here.We’re hosting a DCS: C-130J livery contest in partnership with Airplane Simulation Company and WINCTRL. The top ten submissions will be integrated into DCS, and each creator will be credited by name in the official manual. The top three liveries will receive even more exciting prizes, and as a twist, we have a challenge for the talented artists in the DCS community! Details below!The Grayflag server delivers a persistent DCS multiplayer experience where player actions shape the battlefield. Campaigns evolve as territory is captured or lost, supply lines are built or disrupted, and front lines shift through teamwork and coordinated operations, and not isolated sorties.Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics
New UpdateDCS 2.9.24.19998As we and our 3rd party partners return from the holiday break, work has resumed on the DCS Core, modules, and campaign fixes. In this first update of 2026 you will also find a number of weapon fixes, and DTC tweaks and fixes. The DCS: F-16C, DCS: AH-64D, DCS: F/A-18C, and other aircraft got some much-deserved avionics, weapons, and manual ajustments and improvements. And not to be outdone, our Campaign Creators were busy improving their products based on testing and valuable customer feedback. Read the highlights below, and check out the full changelog here.DCS CoreWeapon fuze behavior and submunition performance continues to be refined in the DCS Core that includes improved bombsight accuracy for dispensers with altimeter fuzes. The AB-250 and AB-500 cluster bombs get new bomblet fuze settings. AB-250 dispersion is corrected when carrying SD-2. The SD-2 receives updated fuze logic and adjusted warhead parameters. New fuze options have been added for the CBU-52 and M117, and he SAB-100/SAB-250 sequence is reworked with new fuze selections. This update also addresses DTC GUI errors that cause empty Threat Tables, including those that occur after using the delete command. It fixes invisible static objects and resolves DCS-specific issues: Arrow navigation in the Airdrome tab, steerpoint highlighting on the map, and airfield-tab highlighting.
DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle DynamicsThe DCS: MiG-29A update delivers a mix of stability improvements and avionics refinements that includes a crash fix tied to AEKRAN, corrections to canopy jettison handle behavior, and corrections to the Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) geometry. Russian localization is now available for single missions. The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system has been improved with corrected target lock and display cues in Close Combat (CC) mode, improved scanning in CC mode, and new Optical-Tactical Symbology (OPT, known as NOLA) for gun and rocket targeting. The SPO-15 radar warning receiver gains more flexible Mission Editor failure options and new Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) control over launch-warning logic. Broader database updates address tracking radar behavior and adding missing radar definitions for the Ropucha landing ship and Tu-95MS bomber.
DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle DynamicsThe DCS: F/A-18C update fixes IR Maverick tracking issues caused by terrain objects or behaving unpredictably when tracking trains (both scenery and player-placed). The update also improves bombing accuracy by correcting the centre aim point for AUTO and CCIP when multiple bombs are released. Finally, a DTC-related issue was resolved: Failing to load the DTC could invalidate the Cue and Guard radio frequencies.
DCS: AH-64D by Eagle DynamicsThe DCS: AH-64D has received an update to George AI, the helicopter's crew assistance system and its Fire Control Radar (FCR). The update provides clearer target identification (ID) labels, an improved George AI Target List display, and fixes issues when selecting and engaging multiple targets. This update also improves the AI Pilot Auto Handover option that results in smoother pilot-in-command transitions. Additional fixes address problems with the radar display, the Mission Editor Night Vision Goggle (NVG) setting retention, and the engine LOCKOUT/FLY mode recovery issue. The update adds an FCR Terrain Profile Mode (TPM) section to the manual. Other manual additions include instruction on the Player-as-CoPilot/Gunner (CPG) and Player-as-Pilot George AI sections, and the “Consent To Fire” command has been revised to a more accurately named "Multifunctional Input (Center)".
Make sure to read the full changelog here!
DCS: C-130J Livery ContestCalling all DCS artistsUsing the official template here (backup), we are hosting a DCS: C-130J livery contest in partnership with Airplane Simulation Company and WINCTRL. The top ten submissions will have their skins integrated into the DCS, and their name will also be included in the official manual. Prizes:

• 1st Place: $100 DCS ED Miles + DCS: C-130J License + Livery added to the module + And your choice of one of the following WINCTRL prizes: WINCTRL Orion2 HOTAS MAX or PTO 2 Panel of Take Off
• 2nd Place: $50 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.
• 3rd Place: $25 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.

How to Participate:Create Your Livery: 

• Design a unique and exciting livery for the DCS: C-130J using the provided official template here (backup).

Submit Your Entry:

• Entries should be submitted as a ZIP file containing your livery textures and a readme.txt file with your callsign, We will contact you via PM here on the forums if you win. .
• Submit your livery via the competition submission page by replying to the thread. You can use an external link if the ZIP file size is too large.

Submission Format:

• Format: .PSD files only.
• Include at least three screenshots: front, side, and top views of your livery on DCS: C-130J.
• A maximum of three liveries per participant.

Voting and Judging:

• Entries will be judged on creativity, quality and in-sim applicability.
• Finalists will be showcased on our forums for community viewing.

Rules and Guidelines:Original Work: 

• Submitted liveries must be your original creations. Plagiarized designs or elements will be disqualified.

No Political Themes:

• To ensure that our competition remains a positive and inclusive event, liveries must not include any political symbols, flags, emblems, or themes. This includes national flags, political party logos, slogans, and any imagery perceived as divisive or controversial.

Cultural Respect:

• Avoid using offensive, inappropriate, or culturally insensitive imagery. We want this competition to celebrate creativity and the global DCS community in a positive and respectful manner.

In-sim Usability: 

• Liveries should be practical and functional for in-sim use. Entries should complement the realistic nature of DCS, and liveries that are too outlandish or impractical will not be considered.

Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by the 6th of April 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Late submissions will not be considered.Legal Notice: By submitting your livery, you grant Eagle Dynamics SA & ASC the right to use, modify and feature your design in DCS, promotional materials and official media channels.Announcement of Winners:The winners will be contacted and announced in the newsletter, so stay tuned! We’re excited to see how you envision the DCS: C-130J's appearance on the battlefield! Good luck, and may the most creative and detailed design win!

Bonus Challenge: We have a direct challenge from the creators of the DCS: C-130J to all our expert livery creators: If anyone can replicate this tiger scheme on a DCS: C-130J, you will receive$100 DCS ED Miles + DCS: C-130J License + Livery added to the module + And your choice of one of the following WINCTRL prizes: WINCTRL Orion2 HOTAS MAXor PTO 2 Panel of Take Off. This prize is not guaranteed, and only one winner will be selected if the livery is deemed worthy. Good luck!Grayflag SeverEpic DCS multiplayer experienceGrayflag delivers a persistent and immersive DCS multiplayer experience where player actions actively shape the battlefield. Campaigns evolve as territory is captured or lost, supply lines are established or severed, and front lines advance or break, driven by teamwork, coordination, and tactics rather than isolated single-pilot efforts.Mission theatres include Syria and Lebanon, Syria COIN, Caucasus, Sinai, Persian Gulf, Marianas, and WWII on Normandy 2, with a Germany 1991 Cold War scenario currently in Testing! Each map features a capture-and-advance system that unlocks new objectives as coalitions push deeper into contested territory.Logistics are critical to success. Fly the DCS: C-130J to supply and sustain airbases, while helicopters, including all DCS rotary wing aircraft, transport troops, vehicles, and deploy air defence systems such as Patriots, HAWKs, or NASAMS. Logistics actions directly influence reinforcements, mission availability, and the overall campaign outcome.With a strong focus on collective effort and joint coordination, including DCS: Combined Arms, Grayflag welcomes newcomers while offering deep, rewarding tactical gameplay for seasoned veterans. Players may also encounter the elusive player REDFOR presence known as ‘El Rojito’ or one of his brethren.Learn more and join the campaign via Grayflag on Discord at discord.gg/deathfromabove.Thank you again for your passion and support.Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics

Introduced new campaign: DCS: Mi-24 and Ka-50 Peacemaker Campaign by EAGLE86DCS CoreAI Aircraft

• After destruction of the group leader during a task External cargo load the remaining group is flying at very low speed. Fixed.
• Adjusted Mosquito aiming logic for planning bombing attacks to avoid cases of ground collision or popping up too high
• AI Su-34 do not use drogue chute on landing - fixed.
• "Engage With" command results in wingman not responding to "Re-join Formation" command - fixed.
• After ordering a wingman to engage, sometimes he gets stuck in a circling pattern and refuses to rejoin after engaging the assigned target - fixed.
• Made special consideration for helicopter AI taking off from a separate FARP entity that was put inside the airfield zone of influence. (Advised best practice is to not put FARPs inside airfields)

AI ships

• Added missile loadout controls for Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke

Weapons

• Improved bombsight accuracy for submunition dispensers equipped with altimeter fuzes.
• AB 250, AB 500. Added bomblet fuze settings, fixed the dispersion pattern of AB 250 loaded with SD-2.
• SD-2. Implemented anti-disturbance functionality for Zünder 70B fuze, adjusted warhead parameters.
• Added fuze options for CBU-52 and M117.
• SAB-100, SAB-250. Reworked the operation sequence, added fuze options.
• Fixed a crash occurring whenever an active JATO device was destroyed.
• Rapier SAM. Adjusted rocket exhaust, added new flare-tracer block that matches reference
• Kh-25/29 and AGM-65 missiles. Limits have been introduced on linear and angular velocity of the target to prevent missiles from pursuing maneuvering aircraft.
• Mk-82AIRs collide with B-1B at release. Fixed.
• BetAB-500ShP. Premature detonation occurring when employed from certain aircraft - fixed.
• Corrected large caliber AAA shells' explosion effects
• Adjusted hardened aircraft shelters damage calculations for penetrators with different fuse settings.
• Reduced blast wave damage falloff for map objects
• Fixed crash after multiple GBU-43 bombs exploded simultaneously.
• AIM-9P,P5,JULI,L,M,X. Tweaked control delay for the missile family, now have 0.4 sec delay.
• Made AIM-9juli motor params match AIM-9P5 ones.
• GBU-24. Corrected flight dynamics (CFD based now), enabled g-bias, added canard animation.

DTC

• Fixed: GUI Error and empty Threat Tables in some cases for DTC.
• Fixed: GUI Error and empty Threat Tables after Delete for DTC.
• Fixed: Static objects invisible.
• Fixed: GUI Error when using the arrow in Airdrome tab for MiG-29A Fulcrum DTC.
• Fixed: The points on map aren't highlighted correctly via Steerpoint for MiG-29A Fulcrum DTC.
• Fixed: Highlighting in airfields tab works incorrectly for MiG-29A Fulcrum DTC.

Mission Editor

• Gun empties after changing status from 'Civil Plane' back to military - fixed.
• New advanced waypoint action “Disengage and RTB after formation loss” added for AI aircraft for tuning flight tolerance to losses before RTB is called.
• New advanced waypoint action “AI Runway Line Up” added for AI aircraft for enabling AI aircraft performing formation takeoff. AI will automatically adjust formation based on runway width and AI skill.

Features

• Dynamic cargo now set ON by default in warehouses in new missions
• Units that were loaded as cargo into aircraft will not be displayed on F10 map now
• Cargo disappears when unloaded from a helicopter even outside of the warehouse area in some cases - fixed.
• Cargo parachutes are not shown to the second client in multicrew or spectator in MP in some cases - fixed.

Scripting API

• Warehouse.getInventory() function not returning all items - partial fix added

DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics

• General:
  • Fixed crash with AEKRAN.
  • Fixed: Canopy after jettison handle returns to initial position.
  • Fixed: ADI geometry issues.
  • Added RU localization to existing Single missions.
• IRST
  • Fixed: Break lock after IR acquisition in CC mode.
  • Fixed: Disappearance of Dmin indication in CC mode.
  • Fixed: Tone for IR missile.
  • Improved  scan in CC mode.
  • Added symbol NOLA for the Gun and Rockets in OPT mode.
• SPO-15
  • Exposed failures in Mission Editor, separated blocking wire failure from its respective board.
  • Added ability to force launch warnings on detection or lock for selected types through the DTC.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

• Added A-6E for NCTR.
• Fixed: DLZ RAero decreases below RPI for cold/flanking targets.
• Fixed: Gun gas door is open in a cold start.
• Fixed: Sighting point is cycling to OA1 and OA2 when steerpoint is changed in NAV master mode.
• Fixed: Gear handle light illuminates on ground with engine off.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

• Added A-6E for NCTR.
• Fixed: IR Mav tracking:
  • Tracking of target contrast is interrupted with ordinary electric/phone post (terrain model). 
  • Attempt to track scenery train results in unpredictable Mav tracker motion and track Maverik Attempt to track user placed train results in unpredictable Mav tracker motion and track
• Fixed: Centre aim point for AUTO and CCIP when using multiple bombs not working correctly.
• Fixed: Not loading DTC will invalidate Cue and Guard frequencies.

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Updated George AI CPG target identification labels.
• Improved George AI CPG Target List.
• Fixed: George AI CPG does not engage multiple targets.
• Fixed: George AI Pilot Auto Handover special option is always enabled.
• Fixed: Mission Editor "Allow NVG" checkbox states not retained if mission saved or flown.
• Fixed: FCR page multi-state buttons expand on all displays instead of just the display that opened it.
• Fixed: Pressing the M button when the FCR-UTIL page is displayed is returning to the main FCR page instead of the MENU page.
• Fixed: Radar terrain data is not purged when switching from RMAP to TPM.
• Fixed: VID underlay should be hidden when FCR page displayed in TPM format.
• Fixed: Engine cannot be returned to FLY mode after LOCKOUT.
• Updated DCS: AH-64D Flight Manual.
  • Added FCR Terrain Profile Mode (TPM).
  • Revised Player-as-CPG section of George AI chapter for new AI pilot features and behavior.
  • Updated Player-as-Pilot section of George AI chapter; “Consent To Fire” command changed to “Multifunctional Input (Center)”.
  • Other changes summarized in Latest Changes (page 12).

DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed. CDU. Symbol overlay on the GPS2 screen
• Fixed. CDU. Symbol overlay on the INU1 screen
• Fixed. CDU. Symbol overlay on the INAV SELECT screen
• Fixed. Broken H4 presets display on COMM HALF page
• Fixed. CDU dates display format should be MM/DD/YY
• Fixed. CDU FD SELECT page L2 (heading/track entry) discrepancies
• Fixed. Date entered incorrectly from scratchpad
• Fixed. Erroneous CLR key behavior at CDU FD SELECT page
• Fixed. Changing BARO REF setting does not affect MFD reading
• Improved. Helicopter behaviour in Alt-Hold mode

DCS: UH-1H Huey by Eagle Dynamics

• Introduced a "Full Range Throttle Axis" special option. It comes with new keybinds and three different "Stop" button modes:
  • Toggle - the "Stop" button acts as a toggle switch
  • Momentary - the "Stop" button acts as a momentary button
  • Physical - the "Stop" button is actuated automatically when the throttle axis is moved below Idle position

The latter mode is intended for devices with a physical idle stop detent, e.g. Virpil TCS Plus.Keep in mind that the "Stop" button needs electrical power to work, just like in the real aircraft.

• Additional keybinds were also added to snap the throttle to idle, cutoff and start position. The start position is slightly below the idle detent but high enough to start the engine. The latter two positions require electrical power if the throttle is already above the detent.

DCS: A-10C II by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed. No option in groundcrew to change HMD

DCS: A-6E Intruder by Heatblur Simulations

• Added VA-35 Black Panthers livery by YaeSakura
• Corrected incorrect payload description
• Fixed custom payload editing in mission editor
• Adjusted suspension strength
• Fixed inner slats not deploying
• Fixed wing folding mechanism geometry error
• Nav and pylon lights now turned on as tanker when hose extended

DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Fixed. Added missing SD-10 envelope for SPT on radar screen
• Updated. 90-1 HE rocket warhead (To distinguish from 90-1 HEAT used by J-8II)

DCS: C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company

• Added: Keybinds for ICS selector knobs
• Added: Keybinds for master display brightness knobs
• Added: Keybinds for radio channel volume knobs
• Added: Keybinds for audio monitoring panel knobs 
• Added: New liveries for Little Rock AFB
• Updated: Merged latest versions of included missions
• Updated: Merged latest versions of included liveries
• Improved: TAWS display colors are now much more realistic 
• Improved: Greatly improved the behavior of the HDD slip indicator
• Improved: Pressurization AUTO mode now behaves more realistically 
• Improved: Optimized performance of the TAWS/GCAS system
• Changed: Default V1/VR/V2 entries on V SPEED page are now plausible for the last flight's gross weight
• Changed: LDG/CONST value now defaults to field elevation + 100 feet
• Changed: MINS value now defaults to field elevation + 200 feet
• Changed: HP value now defaults to 4500
• Changed: RAD ALT value now defaults to 50 feet
• Changed: LOD distances have been made more aggressive to improve performance in missions with multiple C-130Js.
• Fixed: Propeller blades unfeather in the wrong direction during engine start
• Fixed: TAW is incorrectly calculated for a cold start
• Fixed: HUD waterline symbol should not move laterally in uncaged mode
• Fixed: Controls indicator appears when 'Show/hide pilot body' keybind is used
• Fixed: Controls indicator appears when 'Flashlight on/off' keybind is used
• Fixed: Cursor insert/update function incorrectly truncates decimals in coordinate entry
• Fixed: Wing/Emp test doesn't initiate if switch is left in ANTI-ICE for 1 second or longer
• Fixed: HDD slip indicator is difficult to see 
• Fixed: Green B should show momentarily on HP dial during engine start
• Fixed: Obstruction or DZ elevation is a required entry for all CARPs
• Fixed: TAWS/nav-radar offset mode should be unavailable when the RWR overlay is displayed
• Fixed: FPA selection isn't synced in multicrew
• Fixed: LDG/CONST selector isn't synced in multicrew
• Fixed: HDD cursor movement isn't synced in multicrew
• Fixed: INAV 1 and INAV 2 incorrectly share the same mode on INAV CONTROL SOLN
• Fixed: Crew weight/station cannot be changed on OPERATING WEIGHT
• Fixed: Radio presets should be shared between radios of the same type
• Fixed: Unable to pull/reset multiple ECBs when identifiers are separated by decimals
• Fixed: Unable to enter compartment letters on OPERATING WEIGHT
• Fixed: Nav aid DME displays horizontal range instead of slant range
• Fixed: Ramp FULL light should only illuminate when the ramp is in the ADS position
• Fixed: LZ INIT accepts MAP distances greater than FAF distance when LZ type is TAC
• Fixed: SD distance should be allowed to equal GSI distance when LZ type is precision
• Fixed: HF radio frequency range should extend to 30 MHz
• Fixed: HUD brightness keybinds aren't functioning correctly  
• Fixed: TGS readout incorrectly varies based on wind
• Fixed: Aileron system pressure readouts should not be displayed on SENSOR DATA for a -30
• Fixed: Hot swapping comm radio frequencies doesn't update SRS
• Fixed: Resources can be loaded from a populated warehouse when the nearest warehouse is empty
• Fixed: Crash when unloading cargo with the ramp less than 100% open
• Fixed: ECBs can't be pulled from the CNI
• Fixed: Custom waypoint elevation isn't being saved in the custom database
• Fixed: Cargo menu CARP assignment is off by 1
• Fixed: Combat offload no longer works as indented
• Fixed: Payload editor icon for the right external fuel tank is incorrect
• Fixed: Crash when selecting departure/arrival runway for a markpoint
• Fixed: Crash when selecting departure/arrival runway for a custom waypoint
• Fixed: Low-detail cargo bay missing in LODs
• Fixed: Crew entrance door missing in some LODs
• Fixed: Fuel predictions missing for LZ runway on PROGRESS 1/4
• Fixed: Control indicator pitch axis is reversed
• Fixed: Crash when entering tacan channel for a mobile tacan
• Fixed: LIMITS page does not accept manual entries for allowable takeoff/landing gross weight
• EFB:  Double click using middle mouse button crashes EFB
• EFB: Open EFB causes massive performance degradation 
• EFB: Bleed air portion of checklist is duplicated when checklists are edited
• EFB: Achievement and logbook tracking is now enabled when the EFB is closed
• EFB: Various bug fixes within checklist editor
• EFB: Dropdown select does not play MP3
• EFB: Increased visibility range of staged cargo
• EFB: Flight times are being capped at 24 hours
• EFB: Takeoff time formatting is wrong
• EFB: Displayed X and Y positions for cargo should be at the center of the payload 
• EFB: Added quick tips to explain EFB functionality

CampaignsMi-8MTV2 Oilfield Campaign by Dmitry Koshelev

• Added CS locale by Jarek

DCS: P-51D Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Overhead break for AI flights
• Bonus mission: some flights won't taxi - fixed

DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: P-47D Wolfpack II Overlord Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: Spitfire IX Beware Beware Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Fuel load fix
• Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Campaign facelift
• Updated visuals
• Updated loadouts
• Fuel load fix
• Revised takeoff sequences
• Updated assets and scenery
• Performance optimization
• Skin fixes
• Overhead break for AI flights

DCS F-4E Red Flag 81-2 by Reflected Simulations

• Improved AI takeoff and landing behavior
• Mission 7 - moonlight cheat applied

DCS F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Mission 11 - incorrect module requirement message. Fix a static placement that caused issues.
• Skin assignment fixes

DCS: AH-64D Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky

• All missions. Change in radio communication function
• All missions. AI reports removed
• Mission 5: FCR Added

DCS: Mi-24P Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky

• All missions. Change in radio communication function
• All missions. AI reports removed

DCS: A-10C II Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky

• All missions. Added NVG to required missions.
• All missions. The safety trigger system has been improved.

DCS: F/A-18C Serpent’s Head 2 by Badger633

• Mission 8 all  variants: Armour exploding at start fixed
• Mission 10 all  variants: Explosions adjusted.

DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion 2 by Badger633

• Mission 4: Migs and refuel message fixed.
• Mission 6: Target explosions reduced.
• Mission 8: Tanking height tolerance fixed.
• Mission 10: Coords zone fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Green Line by Badger633

• Mission 12: Coords option added if poor laser visibility in Quest 3.
• Mission 9: Aircraft performance fixed. Early break issue fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C: The Rampagers by Baltic Dragon and Whipbird Productions

• Missions 10 and 15 fixed wingman fuel state 
• Missions 14 and 17 adjusted loadout and weapons effects in target areas

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury by Baltic Dragon 

• Mission 7: added taxi instructions to avoid problems with taxi directors 

DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part I Campaign by Baltic Dragon 

• Mission 2: fixed issue with garbled comms after startup.

DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• Mission 4 & 10. NVG added to mission following pilot model update.
• Mission 8. Prevented Apaches attacking your target.
• Mission 16. Temp fix for scripting issues with FM radio.

DCS: F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025 by SOB Simulations

• Liveries updated and installer issue resolved.
• All AI F-16Cs updated to AN/AAQ-33 ATP.
• All landing logic/detection triggers updated for greater reliability.
• Campaign documents updated: Master Briefing Guide, Viper Inflight Guide, Mission Briefings 1-5.
• Andersen AFB parking spots Kneeboard Card added to relevant missions.
• AI units moved to non-player frequencies to prevent interference if Allied Flight Reports are enabled in options.
• Mission 0. Kneeboard and audio files updated. Pasta will hold west of Saipan if player not clear of runway after landing. Minor tweaks and fixes.
• Mission 1. Kneeboard and subtitles updated. AAR and C-130 AI logic adjusted. Minor tweaks and fixes.
• Mission 2. Kneeboard, audio files/subtitles updated. Adjusted trigger if player makes it to northern tanker. Minor tweaks and fixes.
• Mission 3. Fixed overlapping & Repetitive 9-Line and Texaco Check-in comms. Target miss logic tweaked. Show of force trigger adjusted to prevent mission not progressing. Landing easter egg graphic added.
• Mission 4. Briefing text and kneeboard updated. DTC Adjusted, Radio calls added. Minor tweaks and fixes.
• Mission 5. Fixed Stache AI refueling issue preventing mission progression. Trigger adjusted to prevent Stache attacking without receiving 9-Line. Automatic in-flight kneeboard card graphic added. Minor trigger timing tweaks. Wicked-22 lasing script adjusted to prevent possible script error message.
• Mission 6. Minor trigger zone adjustments to better accommodate players off course. Bone-1 configured with MK-82 Air to make formation flying during photo run easier. Kneeboard updated. Radio dialogue added, AAR sequence improved.
• Mission 7. Fixed overlapping audio. Kneeboard updated. Minor audio adjustments.
• Mission 8. Adjusted triggers to prevent Butu’s bomb fragmentation pattern from damaging player targets. Butu now leads player closer to first Wingloon, preventing mission from skipping ahead to second Wingloon intercept. Butu’s behavior adjusted to make him easier to follow. Kneeboard updated.
• Mission 9. Kneeboard updated. Triggers adjusted to remove Hardeck calls at mission start. UH-60 livery fixed.
• Mission 10. Fixed Tiny’s weapon hold logic if he’s hit. Kneeboard updated. P-51 livery missing textures fixed.
• Mission 11. Kneeboard updated. P-51 livery missing textures fixed. Removed requirement for player to fly proper overhead pattern procedure for landing triggers to fire.
• Mission 12. Kneeboard updated. Audio files tweaked/updated.

DCS: F-4E Northern Defenders 'Phantoms Rising' Campaign by Flying CykingGeneral

• Set up player aircraft for persistence feature
• AN/APX-81A Combat Tree set to historical configuration

Mission 02 – “First Sortie”

• Fixed mission script to handle several edge-case scenarios

Mission 04 – “Convoy Hunt”

• Added new Cold War–era assets to the convoy, including BTR-70 and BRDM Scout vehicles, to better match the time period

Mission 06 – “AAA Suppression”

• Replaced one Hornet flight with an Intruder flight
• Updated kneeboards to reflect the flight changes

Mission 07 – “CAS Banak”

• Replaced ground units with new Cold War–era assets to better match the time period

Mission 10 – “Finland CAS”

• Updated the persistent player aircraft after receiving an upgraded Phantom variant as part of the storyline

Mission 13 – “Greyhound”

• Added an additional condition to ensure mission progression if the player misses the fence-in check or completes it later than intended

The DCS: 2026 and Beyond video is here at last. This annual look at DCS is an opportunity for us to thank you for your support and commitment and give you a glimpse into some of things to come. Enjoy the video here. Thank you for helping us live our best lives and for making our dreams come true!
Work on DCS: Afghanistan continues. Community feedback drives fixes and optimization of the DCS: Southwest Afghanistan and DCS: East Afghanistan maps. DCS: North Afghanistan progresses with new airfields, roads, and airfields like Mary-1 and Mary-2 (home of the Soviet Union’s equivalent of Top Gun) in Turkmenistan. We are also reviewing historic locations such as West Kandahar (Operation Medusa), and we invite your suggestions for areas to refine or to add.
High Alpha Hooligans now run four public DCS servers powered by Fox3. There are two persistent campaign worlds: A Warbird Wednesdays server and a training range with air racing. The C-130 Super Hercules, logistics, and CTLD are active, which all make for a big gameplay experience for those interested in logistics and cargo operations. Jump in, move supplies, stir things up, and become a hero.Thank you for your passion and support.Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics2026 and BeyondIt’s that time of year again!
We are pleased to share the DCS: 2026 and Beyond video, which looks back on what we have accomplished, what we are developing next, and an insight into some of the priorities that will shape the future of DCS. This year’s video spans modern aircraft, classic warbirds, and major improvements to the world in which they operate. You’ll see progress on aircraft projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, La-7N, F-1M, F-104, BO-105, and F-100D Super Sabre. You’ll also notice some interesting things coming to our core engine and to existing modules. The video also highlights how the battlefield is becoming richer and more immersive. Our work on new infantry units continues, with significant improvements in detail, animation, and accuracy. This includes new AI routines for group behaviour, cover usage, obstacle traversal, and navmesh navigation. Terrains continue to expand and improve both visually and in their detail. This work also includes completing the remaining areas of the Afghanistan and Iraq maps. The WWII Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) effort remains a major focus with progress on the F6F Hellcat, the A6M5 “Zero”, and an extensive collection of PTO AI aircraft, ships, and ground units that bring the 1944 PTO combat environment to life.
Underpinning all of this is the continuing evolution of DCS Core. Vulkan development is in late-stage, and will unlock new capabilities, broader platform flexibility, and some improved performance. We continue to work on the Dynamic Campaign GUI and AI based on internal testing.Thank you for flying with us and providing all the passion and support that help drive DCS forward. We hope you enjoy the video and its look into the future of DCS.
DCS: Afghanistan Dev ReportProgress continues in Afghanistan
We continue to incorporate community feedback into the DCS: Southwest Afghanistan and DCS: East Afghanistan regions of our Afghanistan map. Your reports have enabled improvements to objects, performance, terrain, and scenery. These updates will be included in future releases.
Development of DCS: North Afghanistan is progressing. We are constructing airfields, creating road networks, and developing cities, towns, villages, and waterways to ensure the same level of detail and quality as in the other regions.
Also for DCS: North Afghanistan, we have advanced work on Mary-1 and Mary-2, two Soviet-era airfields in Turkmenistan. These airfields will provide new mission-building options for both single-player and multiplayer. Mary-1 previously hosted Soviet bombers and fighters, while Mary-2 supported Afghan War operations, accommodating MiG-29 and Su-25 aircraft. The screenshots show our focus on accuracy, including the concrete slab layout and surface features. It also served as the home of the Soviet Union’s Center for Combat Employment 1521.
Based on the feedback we have already received, we continue to look at enhancing Afghan points of interest and of historic importance. For example: We are looking to improve West Kandahar, which was the site of one of the most significant NATO operations of the war, known as Operation Medusa. We continue to encourage you to share your personal or academic knowledge of areas you think are valuable for the creation of quality single and multiplayer missions. Thank you.
High Alpha Hooligans ServersNew Servers, Same Old Hooligans
The High Alpha Hooligans have gone full mad scientist! Powered by Fox3 Managed Solutions, the Hooligans offer not one, not two, but FOUR DCS playgrounds: Two persistent campaign servers, a Warbird server for Warbird Wednesdays and a training range with air racing courses because going fast in stupid places is a lifestyle.Yes, the DCS: C-130 Super Hercules is in. Yes, logistics and CTLD are live. Yes, transporting supply crates actually matters now.Come sling boxes, break airplanes, and accidentally become a hero (shooting down FiFi). The sandbox is open. Fly reckless. Fly HAH.Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics

Since the DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum Early Access release, we’ve focused on refining sensors and navigation, improving radar/IRST performance (including COOP), and finalizing ground-attack modes and weapons. We also continue to add some highly detailed features to the external model and cockpit. Based on community reports and pilot testimony, we’ve also improved the SPO-15LM, radar behavior, and more, please read below.

Last week, Matt “Wags” Wagner released an instruction video on the operation of the Radar and Infrared Search and Track Cooperative mode. The next Fulcrum instruction video will be on the Track-While-Scan Feature (TWF) mode. Coming soon!

Heatblur Simulations recently shared an early look at work in progress on the DCS: A-6E radar, including the Terrain Clearance mode. This is a key capability for the Intruder, and the team is steadily bringing it to life, focusing on authenticity, usability, and the kind of low-level confidence that defines the aircraft’s all-weather strike role.

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MiG-29A FulcrumDevelopment Update

Since the release of the DCS: MiG-29A, the team has focused mainly on correcting errors and improving the sensors and systems including the Radar/IRST suite as well as ground attack weapons and delivery modes. We are also refining the operation of the FCR (Fire Control Radar) and IRST in COOP mode and fixing errors in INS and navigation modes.After the initial release of DCS MiG-29, we received some excellent community feedback pertaining to limitations of SPO-15LM that did not align with pilot testimony. In particular, the inability to receive signals in the forward hemisphere while the onboard radar is transmitting. We re-evaluated the technical documentation and analysed signals from the N019 Pulse-Doppler radar to the SPO-15LM and determined that while full synchronization is not possible due to hardware limitations, the actual blocking logic is software-controlled. The full report is available here:  Summary of SPO-15LM synchronization systems. Since the report was released, we have received additional pilot testimony and training materials which are currently being analysed.We have currently made certain improvements to the simulation such as the ability to force launch warnings for specific combinations of threat types and their operating mode (search or track) via the DTC interface. Additionally, several immediate issues were fixed, and the radar parameter database was updated, with the most notable changes being to the Ropucha and Tu-95 radar reception.Current tasks:

• Development of the concept for the command radio control line .
• Refinement of the logic for data processing and updating in the TWF (Track While Fly) mode.  
• Refinement of the sensitivity for the photodetector for IRST.  
• The design team continues to improve the cockpit elements and exterior models, as well as the pilot model. This includes service hatches, more detailed countermeasures dispensers, more detailed leading edge extension intakes, and new liveries. We are adding new models of missile rails and a dual bomb rack.  
• Once the external model is finalized, the template will be made available.
• As resources become available, we plan to refine the Automatic Control System and also improve the IFF.

Heatblur A-6E Dev Report Terrain Clearance Mode

Heatblur Simulations is proud to share some work in progress on the DCS: A-6E's radar and Terrain Clearance mode. Since we are not blessed with the eyes of a chameleon, the Bombardier/Navigator's Radar Display and the Pilot's Analog Display Indicator (ADI) have been combined into a single debug windows that allows us to see them side by side, along with the terrain outside the cockpit for comparison. Please note that the cockpit model is a placeholder and does not represent the final product.In the included example, the radar is in Terrain Clearance (TC) mode that restricts the display to ~8.5nm and the minimum scan angle to ~60°. The radar's primary purpose is to drive the ADI display in this mode.During normal flight, the pilot's ADI is similar to the F-14 Tomcat’s VDI;  however, when TC mode is selected, it displays a 53° (horizontal) x 26° (vertical) pictorial representation of the terrain ahead of the aircraft based on the data supplied by the radar.On the ADI, we see the black Horizon Line and Fiducial Markers that help mark our pitch and bank attitude. In the center are the Steering Symbol and Flight Path Lines, currently locked to the aircraft heading. Behind this symbology are displayed ten discrete bands, each representing a range contour, from ~0.25nm out to 8.5nm. Bands 1 and 7 are permanently coded with range coding bars for identification, while bands 3-6 may be selected for coding - that is, to display the vertical black bars - based on pilot input. In the example below, the pilot selects band 4 for coding.The pilot maintains clearance over the terrain by flying the aircraft so that the Offset Impact Bar (black and green, fixed near the bottom of the screen) is situated above one of the coded bands 3-6. The selected band determines the clearance height and smoothness of the ride.Finally, at the bottom of the screen is the dark green Altitude Curtain. This moves up and down the screen relative to the Horizon Line to represent the radar altitude. Its range is not linear and does not correspond to the terrain contour bands, but serves as a visual guide to aid piloting.More symbology remains to be added, but hopefully, this demonstration gives some insight into the progress on a rather unique feature of the DCS A-6E Intruder.The Heatblur Team
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Claim your 40,000 ED Miles bonus with the Crystal Super micro-OLED using code DCS40K: https://pimax.com/pages/dcs/?ref=DCS40If you have already purchased your Crystal Super micro-OLED and wish to receive your ED Miles credit, you will soon receive a unique code from Pimax that should be entered into the My Miles section of the DCS website.For VR tips and recommended settings per GPU, visit the Pimax section of the DCS Forum.Thank you again for your passion and support.Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics

Throughout 2025, DCS continued to expand its single-player offerings with a strong lineup of professionally crafted campaigns. Spanning multiple eras, aircraft, and mission settings, these campaigns greatly improved the depth, replayability, and value of the modules they support. You’ll find a complete overview of the campaigns introduced in 2025 below. Looking ahead, there is even more to be excited about in 2026. Our Campaign Creator partners are hard at work on a wide range of upcoming releases, bringing new training missions, historical operations, and story-driven experiences to some of your favorite aircraft. Read on for a preview of some of the many campaigns currently in development and coming soon. Older campaigns continue to be updated as DCS evolves.With the ongoing growth and development of existing Early Access modules, new aircraft from Eagle Dynamics and third-party partners, and with the steadily expanding creator ecosystem, the future of DCS campaigns has never looked brighter. If you are interested in becoming the next great Campaign Creator and contributing to this growing library, read on to learn how you can get involved.Campaigns PastCampaigns released in 2025
Campaigns released in 20252025 saw exciting growth in DCS single-player experiences, driven by many new high-quality, creator-developed campaigns. From historical to modern battlefield scenarios, and across a broad range of modules and maps, these additions expand gameplay variety and substantially boost the modules they were built for.Below is a complete overview of the campaigns introduced during 2025.DCS: F/A-18C The Rampagers Campaign By Baltic Dragon
In this campaign, you’ll fly the DCS: F/A-18C as a member of VFA-83 “Rampagers” over the DCS: Syria Map. The campaign features realistic carrier operations from the DCS: Supercarrier with detailed briefings and challenging tactical missions. The emphasis is on accurate procedures and immersion for a full and modern naval aviation experience.The Rampagers campaign received several updates in 2025. Carrier wind-over-deck settings, departure and recovery scoring, and mission timings were also refined for accuracy. Documentation and dialogue are now more detailed. Failsafes to mission logic, corrected AI behavior, enhanced scoring, and safeguards against rare crashes and audio issues were all made. These improvements align with DCS updates to ensure the campaign remains immersive and fun.DCS: Mosquito FBMkVI Freeman's Folly Campaign By Sunts Simulations
Set during World War II, Freeman’s Folly highlights the DCS: Mosquito FB VI's incredible and unique capabilities. The campaign focuses on low-level night operations and WWII-authentic mission design that showcases the versatility and challenges of the ‘Wooden Wonder’ strike missions over occupied Europe on the DCS: The Channel Map.Updates to Freeman’s Folly focused on refinement and reliability. These addressed documentation and dialogue errors, and resolved mission-breaking issues such as inoperable pilot controls, missing post-attack cues, and stray debug messages. Adjustments to success criteria in select navigation and combat missions further improved mission flow and player feedback. These fixes reinforce the learning-oriented mission and ensure that narrative moments function smoothly.DCS: F-4E Red Flag 81-2 Campaign By Reflected Simulations
The Red Flag 81-2 Campaign has you fly the DCS: F-4E Phantom II in a challenging training environment over the DCS: Nevada Test and Training Range Map with realistic threats and scenarios. Players must master Cold War tactics like formation discipline and mission planning in situations inspired by large-scale NATO exercises.Recent updates to Red Flag 81-2 emphasize realism, crew coordination, and continuity. Briefings and documentation are now streamlined across all missions. Enhancements to Jester AI improve waypoint selection and crew behavior. New safety triggers for AI takeoff spacing and pilot oversights help prevent mission failures without reducing difficulty. Airframe wear-and-tear persistence now links sorties, supporting the campaign’s training focus and providing a stronger sense of progression and accomplishment.DCS: F-4E – Northern Defenders ‘Phantoms Rising’ Campaign By Flying Cyking Phantoms Rising puts you into the DCS: F-4E Phantom II over the DCS: Kola Map, focusing on air defense and escalation scenarios typical of a late Cold War scenario. A blend of intercept missions, regional defense operations, and shifting threats creates a consistent, atmospheric experience.Improvements focused on stability, immersion, and Jester control. Updates addressed mission-specific issues, including documentation and dialogue, as well as the removal of stray debug elements. Other fixes included units that could  interfere with airbase operations. Polishing improved briefing flow, ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) clarity, and AI slot behaviour. Some missions received adjusted threat levels, and Jester’s comms were expanded to better highlight threats and recommended tactics. These changes strengthen the campaign’s immersion and stability. The added Jester dialogue improves situational awareness and supports the Phantom’s crew-centric gameplay and Cold War experience.DCS: P-47D Wolfpack II: Overlord Campaign By Reflected Simulations
Building on the Wolfpack Campaign series, Overlord places you in the DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt over Occupied Europe on the DCS: Normandy 2.0 Map in 1944. Reflected combines intense ground attack missions, challenging air-to-air battles, and nail-biting escort missions to highlight the Jug’s strengths with historically inspired scenarios.2025 changes brought improved mission flow and player survivability, with revised survival triggers to better reflect combat outcomes and reduce unintended failures. Dialogues have corrected timings, updated map visuals, and improved in-game presentation. Mission logic, including but not limited to Luftwaffe takeoff direction, was adjusted to enhance immersion. All this improves gameplay without reducing the challenge of flying the campaign’s historically inspired, combat-first design.DCS: A-10C II Outpost Campaign By Stone Sky
This new entry in the Outpost series centers on modern close air support operations in contested environments over the DCS: Syria Map. Designed to make full use of the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer's sensor and weapons suite, the campaign prioritizes coordination, situational awareness, and the employment of the unique firepower that the DCS: A-10C II can dish out in support of ground forces.Updates focused on procedures and radio discipline, removing legacy references to earlier campaigns, cutting excessive AI radio chatter, and updating radio communication logic across all missions. A mission-specific fix resolved an AH-64 takeoff issue at Al-Tanf that prevented progression late in the campaign. These changes improve situational awareness and flow, keeping the A-10C II’s CAS-focused gameplay free of unnecessary audio clutter as well as scripting distractions.DCS: F/A-18C & DCS: F-14 Iron Tide Campaign By Sandman Simulation
This is a multi-aircraft campaign supporting both the DCS: F/A-18C and/or the DCS: F-14 Tomcat. Built around carrier strike group operations with the DCS: Supercarrier, it offers coordinated mission paths and naval aviation scenarios that support the cooperative nature of fleet-based modern air combat on the DCS: Syria Map.Recent updates improve the campaign's consistency and realism as you progress. CAP and escort flight logic now keep AI flights in their assigned areas. Wind conditions have been adjusted to ensure proper runway use at Ramat David. Ground war calculations have been rebalanced to better reflect the impact of air superiority over the area of operation. These changes create a more coherent and realistic campaign experience while preserving its structure.DCS: F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025 Campaign By SOB Simulations
Last, but certainly not least, Sentry Pacific 2025 brings the DCS: F-16C into a modern Pacific theater over the free DCS: Marianas Map. The campaign focuses on air defense, coalition operations, and high-tempo missions. The campaign aims to simulate present-day security challenges and the ever-changing role of multirole fighters in an unstable area of operations.No updates have been released yet for this campaign, but SOB Simulations already has plenty waiting for you as we head into 2026!From WWII on DCS: Normandy 2.0 Map to modern Pacific operations on the free DCS: Marianas Map, 2025 delivered some of the most diverse campaigns in DCS history, and it only looks to continue into 2026. These releases demonstrate a continued devotion to top-notch storytelling, authentic procedures, and immersive single-player experiences, ensuring compelling content for every type of virtual combat pilot, thanks to our wonderfully talented Campaign Creators.Campaigns PresentSome Campaigns in development now
Here is a small sampling of what our passionate Campaign Creators have planned for the DCS ecosphere in 2026!Insurrection (Operation Green Line 2) By Badger633
Currently in development, Insurrection (Operation Green Line 2) is a narrative-driven DCS: F/A-18C campaign that builds on the events of DCS: F/A-18C Operation Green Line Campaign while remaining fully accessible as a standalone experience. Set in a fictional 2016 Middle Eastern conflict inspired by historical civil unrest, the campaign covers carrier and land-based operations across the DCS: Syria Map, with a strong emphasis on immersion through strong voice acting, VR-friendly design, and detailed briefings. Options for aerial refueling, AI skill levels, time-acceleration safeguards, and custom liveries further underscore a design focused on accessibility without sacrificing depth. This campaign will be an immersive, story-rich DCS: F/A-18C experience for both new and veteran virtual pilots.DCS: F-5E Aggressors Red Flag 88-3 Campaign By Sabre-TLA
Planned for release in 2026, DCS: F-5E Aggressors Red Flag 88-3 puts the player in the role of a 65th Aggressor Squadron pilot at Nellis AFB on the DCS: Nevada Test and Training Range Map, flying the DCS: F-5E Remastered as Red Air during a full-scale Red Flag exercise. Built around real-world aggressor procedures, the campaign spotlights tactical variety that features a wide range of sortie types that are supported by extensive voice acting and exceptionally detailed briefing materials. From a design perspective, this campaign will stand out for its instructional depth and authenticity. It will be an immersive tactical experience and a comprehensive aggressor training package for virtual pilots looking to master adversary air combat within DCS.F-15C Flaming Cliffs Basic Flight Training Qualification Campaign By Sabre-TLA
Also targeting a 2026 release, this campaign will be a structured, evaluation-driven experience focused on mastering the F-15C Flaming Cliffs through real-world-inspired performance check rides. Players will progress across core competencies that include airmanship, procedures, navigation, formation flying, emergencies, and communications, with advancement tied to qualification standards rather than scripted outcomes. Extensive voice acting and briefing material, along with dedicated practice missions, reinforce the training-first design philosophy. This campaign will feel less like a story-driven experience and more like a formal flight syllabus, well-suited to virtual pilots who value ‘By-the-book’ procedures, repeatability, and measurable skill progression within DCS.DCS: F-16C Fangs Out Campaign By Fight's On Simulation
This will be a comprehensive DCS: F-16C “B-Course-style” training campaign that takes the player from initial qualification through advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground employment, with a strong emphasis on flying as a disciplined, combat-ready wingman. With missions spanning all possible uses of the jet on a modern battlefield, the campaign will blend demanding check rides with progressive academics, extensive documentation, and fully voiced instruction informed by real-world F-16 and JTAC experience. From a design perspective, this campaign targets virtual pilots seeking a more structured and authentic skill-building experience rather than a narrative story, delivering a challenging and rewarding syllabus that emulates a real frontline transition into the DCS: F-16C.DCS: Spitfire IX Fight or Die Campaign By Reflected Simulations
This campaign will continue Reflected Simulations’ DCS: Spitfire IX series by following No. 92 Squadron through 1941, a key period when the RAF shifted from defensive operations to offensive sweeps over occupied France. Centred on large-scale Circus missions and deeper cross-Channel penetrations, the campaign focuses on escalating risk, evolving tactics, and the growing confidence of Fighter Command and its pilots. This setting is an exciting choice, as it naturally supports progression, rising intensity, and historically grounded missions, making it a strong narrative and operational extension of the Spitfire’s wartime story, both in history and in DCS.DCS: F/A-18C or DCS: F-16C Operation Shifted Focus Campaign By Wildcard Simulations
Operation Shifted Focus will be a fictional, geopolitically-grounded campaign set in August 1994. It will put you in the cockpits of either the  DCS: F/A-18C or DCS: F-16C during escalating instability in the Eastern Mediterranean on the DCS: Syria Map. Set against Operation Provide Comfort and a fragile post-civil war Lebanon, the campaign explores a rapidly shifting balance of power after changes in Syrian leadership, as regional militias threaten to reignite the conflict. The campaign’s strength lies in its plausible alternate-history framing that blends real-world operations and locations with the growing involvement of coalition airpower. This creates a setting that feels authentic, contemporary, and well-suited for multi-role modern fighters.A-10A Flaming Cliffs & DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer Fulda Gap 1985 By Flying Cyking
Fulda Gap 1985 will be a fictional Cold War-gone-hot campaign set during the opening days of a full-scale Warsaw Pact invasion of NATO, inspired by the Warsaw Pact military simulation exercise ‘Seven Days to the Rhine’. Taking place in the same shared universe as DCS: F-4E – Northern Defenders ‘Phantoms Rising’ Campaign, the campaign places the A-10 in the environment it was originally designed for: halting massed armored formations at close range over Central Europe. Featuring fully voiced, story-driven missions with day-by-day narrative progression, a wide range of CAS and strike taskings, and support for the A-10A, A-10C, and A-10C II, the campaign strikes a thoughtful balance between user-friendliness and battlefield details, making it equally appealing to new players and expert Hawg drivers alike.Along with a number of other campaigns currently in development, including new WWII offerings, Western forces over Iraq, new Su-25 Campaign and more, you can expect lots to do and enjoy with your favorite modules throughout 2026 and beyond. Campaigns FutureWhere will they go from here?
Our Campaign Creators are working on new content for both current and upcoming modules. They are eager to explore South Iraq, the Pacific Theater for WWII, and more. With the upcoming full-fidelity F-15C, F-35, Eurofighter, F-100D, and other modules, campaigns will have plenty of content as we move forward.What do you want to see with Campaigns? Follow this link to our forums and leave your biggest wishes for Campaigns and the Campaign Builder. We have a full plate, as you have seen, but we are always looking to hear from you about what you want to see in DCS.And finally, do you have a campaign you would like to submit to us for consideration? Reach out to us and let us know. It's simple to apply; just have 3 completed missions showcasing the quality of your creation, and we can look into getting you involved in creating content for DCS.Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics

2026 RoadmapPart 2DCS F-35A and F-15C. Although the F-15C design is complete and the F-35A design is maturing, development has been a bit delayed pending additional art and engineering resource availability. Existing Module Support. 2026 will see continued development across most aircraft, terrains, and technical modules. Work will continue on improving the Mosquito FB VI, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, CH-47F, Mi-24P, MiG-29A and other aircraft, while both the Afghan and Iraq maps will have final regions added. Supercarrier will see the introduction of the Ready Room, improved landing aid guidance, and a dynamic deck crew.Hellcat, Zero, and WWII PTO Assets. The Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) has been a big focus for us over the past year and will continue well into 2026. This includes finalising the release of the Hellcat, the development of the iconic A6M5 “Zero”, which is currently seeing great progress. To create a great simulation of the PTO air war in 1944, many of our artists have been creating a large collection of US Navy and Imperial Japan AI aircraft, ships, and ground forces. Some of these naval vessels are to an exceptionally high level of detail and quality. Afghanistan and Iraq Map Completion. Last year saw the addition of the eastern region to the Afghan map, and a great improvement to the entire map with more realistic terrain, trees, urban areas, and detail. We are now far along in creating the final region: Northern Afghanistan. The Iraq map also saw continued work on the northern region, and most of the Iraq map work is now focused on the southern region to include the remainder of Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and parts of Saudi Arabia. 
Spherical Earth. This effort is currently on hold as we focus our resources on the Vulkan API, improved clouds and weather, better visual effects, and further virtual reality performance improvements. This remains an important feature for the future of DCS, but we’ve had to prioritise resources on these pressing tasks. We look forward to returning to this later.
New, free Su-25. The new, free Flaming Cliffs level Su-25 is nearing completion. The level of detail and photorealism is truly excellent. We want our ‘free to play’ first experience to be fabulous. Following this free, Flaming Cliffs level Frogfoot, we will explore the development of a paid-for full fidelity Su-25 with a new external model and complete systems, sensors, weapons, radios, etc. modeling, similar to the DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum.
Combined Arms 2.0. The new and greatly updated version of Combined Arms is still on the cards and awaiting development resources being made available. Some of the important items planned are VR support and a more modern and intuitive Real Time Strategy (RTS) interface/command system.
New Infantry Units. Work is steadily progressing on several types of units including US, Russian, Insurgent, and World War II units. There will be a huge improvement in the existing units regarding detail, animations, and accuracy. New infantry units have AI routines to work as a group, move between cover and traverse obstacles. The new infantry will also utilize the new navmesh technology to their advantage. Additionally, we are considering the addition of ATGM teams.
1st Person Walk Around Mode. In a recent MiG-29A video, we included a test simulation of what this might look like in DCS, and the ability to walk around and inside all assets and cargo aircraft similar to the C-130J. 
AI Improvements. In almost all DCS Update changelogs, you will find a list of AI fixes and improvements. This will continue in 2026 and beyond with much of the focus being related to supporting the dynamic campaign. Aside from dynamic campaign support, other AI work will be dedicated toward dynamic Supercarrier deck crew, the new radio communication system with an emphasis on ATC and AWACS AI, air defense unit barrage fire logic when attacking aircraft, additional ground vehicles malfunctions caused by damage, tuning of dogfight and beyond visual range aerial combat, and more. We strongly suggest that you keep a close eye on the change logs.
DTC. 2025 saw the introduction of the Data Transfer Cartridge to the F-16C, F/A-18C, and MiG-29A. 2026 will continue this with a focus on navigation and line/point data, sensor and weapon data, and system configurations. We will also expand the DTC to other aircraft including the AH-64D and A-10C II.Winter Sale Final Hours
The DCS Winter Sale discounts on our growing list of aircraft, terrains, and campaigns will continue only until the 12th of January 2026 at 15:00 GMT. Please do not miss this opportunity to grab yourselves a bargain. Shop.Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely, 
Eagle Dynamics

2026 RoadmapPart 1Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, let’s review what we will be working on. Please note that some items will not be released until after 2026.
Dynamic Campaign. Much of the remaining work involves AI aircraft improvements on both a strategic and tactical level. This ranges from logical construction of strike packages based on the target, available resources, and enemy defenses, to more tactical concerns, such as understanding package attack timelines, responses to air and ground-based defenses, and actions to take due to losses and a changing mission environment.Closely tied to this is the design, implementation of both a post-early access Dynamic Campaign Creation tools to devise your own campaigns, but also the client-side user interface that will allow players to select and view fragmentation tasks from the Air Tasking Order (ATO), set strategic objectives manually or automatically, view the strategic disposition of forces and resources, and configure your flight and DTC.The ground combat element of the Dynamic Campaign is also undergoing extensive AI development which includes ground force interactions in attack and defense, the correct use of artillery within large formations, inclusion of the morale system that factors the level of losses that could initiate a retreat or rout.
In conjunction with the development, internal testing is ongoing at various scales with different ground and air force compositions across all DCS maps. From small-scale confrontations along borders with aviation support, to full-scale conflicts utilizing all available forces, both the strategic and tactical AI and interface are in deep development and testing. This effort has been underway for approximately five years, and substantial progress has been made. Despite taking much longer than we ever expected we are meeting our expectations and raising the bar from our initial design specification.
Vulkan and Multithreading Improvements. Vulkan API work is very much in late stage development and will  permit us to take advantage of technologies such as frame generation and later versions of DLSS and FSR. Moving to the Vulkan API will also allow DCS to operate on more than just Windows PCs.While we’re actively developing the Vulkan backend, we’re also expanding ray tracing support. By 2026, we plan to first roll out ray tracing in cockpits and then gradually extend it across all of DCS. Completing the transition to Vulkan not only unlocks modern rendering technologies but it also gives us the flexibility to implement aggressive optimizations for terrain, 3D models, and visual effects.
Additionally, we’re investing in manual VRAM management and granular resource streaming. This ensures that DCS stays within strict memory limits without relying on OS-enforced GPU resource evictions. As a result, we will have fewer stutters and lag spikes (even in large-scale missions or on systems with limited VRAM) alongside dynamic visual quality adjustments tailored to your hardware.All in all, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for cutting-edge graphics features and major performance upgrades.
Regarding multi-threading, this effort is now complete for the graphics side, but there are more simulation side tasks to complete. However, some of these specific engineers are currently also assisting with improved logistics, AI, improved ground unit behaviour, and other tasks. They will return to the simulation side of multi-threading once some of these more pressing matters based on community feedback are addressed.
Improved Weather. This important aspect of DCS still requires work specifically to towering clouds, more realistic turbulence, and weather fx. Due to substantial changes in how we render graphics, we could not advance these features in 2025. However, once staff is available to return to these tasks, we will update you on all progress made. 
Improved Explosions and Visual Effects. We are currently working on substantially improving the variety and realism of all our types of explosions including airburst effects, napalm, fragmentation effects and damage types. We will be rolling out new fx on an ongoing basis throughout 2026 and beyond. 
New Terrain Navmesh. New navmesh technology that was developed for the Dynamic Campaign will provide AI improved ground unit pathfinding, even in dense object populated areas. This will allow us to address long standing issues of pathfinding in urban areas. This new navmesh can be generated dynamically and work within the DCS engine to build a mesh for the chosen area, or for whole map, depending on performance considerations. It is currently in the final testing phase.
New Air Traffic Control and Other Radio Communications. A highly requested feature has been a much more realistic, easy-to-use, and more realistic sounding radio system. Aside from the recent Petrovich and George interfaces, much of the DCS radio environment has relied on outdated nested windows, simplified radio dialogs and options, and human-recorded voice over lines that can be difficult to amend. We have developed a new design of the radio interface for all radio participants. This includes ATC, AWACS, Tanker, JTAC, Flight, etc. that are loosely based on the George interface. We are also testing and evaluating new AI voice-over options that will allow us to rapidly amend voice dialogs. We are working closely with subject matter experts to create an authentic radio environment specifically for the combat environment with a deep focus on pure military dialog which is substantially more economical than in the civilian ATC world.
DCS Voice Chat will also see further improvements including the ability to add radio stations to any AI bot or map object and communicate with them using Voice Chat and adding a lightweight radio client that will allow direct connection to DCS servers.
Mission State Save. Mission State Save was introduced in 2025, and we are continuing its improvement. While making an exhaustive save of the entire mission state is a monumental task given the complexity of our simulation engine, we opted to address the most popular demand and save the most relevant aspects of the mission data. This includes ground unit and aircraft positions, their operational status and waypoint coordinates, etc. We have already delivered most of the community-requested API functions. Next on our list is to add Advanced Waypoint parameters to the saved data and we expect to finish this work soon. With this update, Mission State Save will store all waypoint parameters that can be set in the Mission Editor or via the scripting API, resulting in AI units retaining their waypoint rules and restrictions in the saved mission.
Stay tuned for next week as we delve into the second part of our roadmap newsletter.Winter SaleUp to 50%This is your final chance to take advantage of the DCS Winter Sale 2025 on Steam. All discounts on aircraft, terrains, and campaigns will end on the 5th of January, 2026 at 15:00 GMT. So, if you have your eye on a new module or campaign, now is the moment to add it to your DCS collection! Please note that the DCS e-shop Winter Sale will continue a bit longer and will end on the 12th of January, 2026 at 15:00 GMT. Thank you again for your passion and support.Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics

Winter Sale Up to 50% The DCS Winter Sale 2025 is full of outstanding deals across our vast range of aircraft, helicopters, terrains, add-ons and campaigns. Take this chance to grow your modern jet collection with some of our most beloved DCS modules such as the agile DCS: F-16C Viper and multirole DCS: F/A-18C boasting an unprecedented 50% discount! The close air support DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer and the powerful DCS: AH-64D are half discounted aggressively! You can also expand your Cold War and World War II hangars with classics including the DCS: F-86F Sabre and the DCS: P-51D Mustang. Rotor heads, get your hands dirty and explore new missions with the DCS: Mi-24P Hind and DCS: UH-1H Huey.DCS terrains range from World War II to the modern day and offer endless mission possibilities. The DCS Winter Sale is a great chance to broaden your horizons with epic maps with DCS: South Atlantic, DCS: Kola and DCS: Syria. For massive amounts of gameplay, check out story driven campaigns that give you a structured way to practice in your new modules over the holiday break. Please note that the discounts end on the 12th of January at 15:00 GMT for the E-Shop. The DCS Steam Edition sale will end on the 5th of January 2026 at 18:00 GMT.  DCS UpdateDevelopment ProgressIn this update, you will find a large array of new fixes, improvements and additions, some of which are highlighted below, or you can read the full changelog. DCS: Core
The update includes fixes from AI to the Mission Editor. Several player-reported aircraft AI behavior issues, reported after the last update, have been fixed. Regarding weapons, the AGM-12 received corrections, and airburst weapon effects were restored for the Bofors 40mm, ZSU-23-4 “Shilka,” and other small-calibre AAA. There are also corrections to scripting events, cargo operations, and the Fulcrum DTC.DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics
This update expands visual variety and delivers improvements to sensors and avionics. The external model receives new historical liveries, enhanced wing bending and twisting, and refinements to the centerline tank. Radar and IRST systems have been improved with added control options, more stable Dynamic Launch Zone (DLZ) behavior during maneuvering, corrected lock and scan-zone logic, and new input bindings. Navigation and radio issues have also been resolved, improving alignment indications, glide slope accuracy, and overall mission and navigation system stability.DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics
The Viper receives several important Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) and designation quality-of-life improvements. The ATP in air-to-air mode no longer stops following the radar track when you transition through a master mode where the pod is in air-to-ground, ensuring smoother sensor handoffs. DTOS bombing mode post-designate behaviour has been corrected, and DTOS now properly resets to its pre-designate state with a single TMS Aft input instead of requiring a second press.DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer by Eagle Dynamics
A high quality first-person pilot model has been added to the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer. This very detailed pilot model includes an improved ejection sequence and offers outstanding usuals and immersion. DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics
This update fixes an issue with the TSD FARP icon, improving the accuracy and clarity of map symbology during planning and operations around forward arming and refuelling points.DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics
The Hind receives a small but noticeable polish pass on voice feedback. An incorrect Petrovich line where he mistakenly reports turning off weapons has been removed, tightening up the crew interaction and reducing confusion in combat.DCS: Marianas WWII Map by Eagle Dynamics
As featured last week, this update delivers a visual and layout overhaul of the Marianas WWII Map. Pagan Island and its airfield have been fully redesigned, with runway clearances, lengths, parking, and taxi routes updated to more accurately reflect the pre-eruption landscape. Length added to the runways of Ushi and Charon Kanoa airfields. Terrain fidelity has been improved through updated textures, corrected elevation and surface issues, and refined coastlines, rivers, cliffs, and road networks, alongside added ambient detail such as birds (especially around Bird Island) and boats. The update also revises map boundaries, adds mission generator support, expands damage states with new destroyed building models, and renames the city of Haditna to Akashi.DCS: C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company
This update delivers broad performance, flight-control, and systems improvements alongside extensive fixes and usability enhancements. Ray tracing and overall performance have been optimized, autopilot behavior has been refined across navigation and approach modes. The low-speed handling model has also been improved. Numerous avionics, navigation, multicrew, cargo, and stability issues have been resolved, addressing crashes, incorrect indications, control logic, and visual artifacts. The update also expands controls and keybind options, enhances the EFB with new checklist, cargo, and manual features, updates visuals and UI elements, and includes general quality-of-life improvements throughout the aircraft.DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations
The Thunder’s radar behaviour against jamming targets is improved. Jamming contacts now appear correctly on the radar display even when they are beyond the current range setting, and the radar TDC can once again bug jamming targets as intended.DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations
This update introduces core technology, systems, and usability improvements. Heatblur’s HBUI has been integrated, with collaboration from ED, into the DCS core as the new Webview-API, enabling modern, web-based in-game interfaces for all modules without a bundled CEF (Chromium Embedded Framework). Aircraft reliability has been refined with more realistic random failure behavior, higher pneudraulic actuator MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), and expanded electrical failure modelling. Jester AI receives quality-of-life updates, avionics and weapons issues have been corrected, external model visibility improved, and new Iraq Instant Action missions have been added.DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations
This update introduces a new Jester collision steering toggle keybind, giving you more control over how he manages steering cues. New inputs have been added for the RIO ECM display mode between NAV and ECM, and several RIO keybind names such as collision steering and track hold have been clarified. As with the Phantom, new Iraq instant action missions have been added for immediate action in the new theatre.AI-Only A-6E Intruder by Heatblur Simulations
Heatblur Simulations is proud to offer an AI-only A-6E for the DCS core. The A-6E AI offers a combination of all A-6E variants spanning the time between the 1970s through the 1990s, offering all weapons for historical loadouts such as those used by the A-6E Target Recognition and Attack Multi-Sensor (TRAM) and A-6E Systems/Weapons Improvement Program (SWIP) variants. It offers buddy-pod refueling for all drogue-system-capable aircraft in DCS, full supercarrier capability, and much more.

While the AI-only release is currently available, much of the groundwork has been laid for the upcoming full-fidelity A-6 module. Work on the flyable module started last year with a full team, and we will share more information as it develops! We hope you enjoy this free asset for all in DCS and cannot wait to see you escort it going downtown in whatever historical scenarios and missions you create for it. Watch the release video. Enjoy!DCS: AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
This update focuses on system stability, avionics accuracy, and procedural correctness. Autopilot engagement logic has been further refined, electrical and hydraulic behaviors “corrected under non-standard operating conditions, and engine relight logic improved during flow reversal. Navigation and landing indications now display correctly across instruments, with several warning logic issues being resolved. The update also adds new Iraq Instant Action missions and includes an updated manual.New Ground units
In this season of giving, we are pleased to provide you with several new ground units that are designed to expand your Cold War missions. First, command the BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicle that entered service in 1962, and it is still operated today. For an added punch, we also have the BRDM-2 with 9M14 Malyutka Anti-tank Guided Missiles! Get your troops to the front lines in wheeled BTR-60 and BTR-70 armored personnel carriers that are capable of river crossings. If you need some added firepower, the venerable T-34-85 and T-80B tanks; the T-34-85 was introduced in 1944 and the T-80B entered service in the late seventies. To help protect the skies above these units, we have added a new Strela-1 infrared-guided SAM system that is built on the amphibious BRDM-2 chassis. We have also added the P-14 ‘Tall King A’ early warning radar to support S-200 (SA-5) long-range surface-to-air missile batteries. With the exception of the P-14, all of these new units are player-drivable using DCS: Combined Arms, which is currently 50% off during the Winter Sale 2025.

We hope you enjoy these free holiday additions, and we look forward to the engaging missions you create with them. Please make sure you have installed the latest update to take full advantage of these new models. Merry ChristmasHappy holidaysThis year has been full of new modules such as the DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum, DCS: C-130J, DCS: F4U-1D, map expansions, system overhauls, and countless fixes and improvements. None of it would be possible without your passion, bug reports, enthusiasm, and the incredible creativity of campaign and mission makers. You challenge us to do better with every update, and we are very grateful for that. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us. We look forward to welcoming you aboard and flying for you in 2026!Thank you again for your passion and support,Yours sincerely,Eagle Dynamics

New campaign DCS: F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025 Campaign by SOB SimulationsDCS Core
Assets

• Added Cold War Assets pack(+):

APC BTR-60APC BTR-70ATGM AT-3 Sagger 9P133 (BRDM-2 with 9M14 "Malyutka")MBT T-62MMBT T-80BSAM SA-5 S-200 Radar P-14 "Tall king" EWRSAM SA-9 Strela-1 "Gaskin" TEL (new 3D model)Scout BRDM-2 (new 3D model)Medium tank T-34-85

• AI aircraft. CTD when AI aircraft attack target in some case - fixed
• AI aircraft. MiG-29A use speedbrake while centerline fuel tank is still attached - fixed
• AI aircraft. AV-8B N/A sometime cannot land on carriers - fixed (AI AV8B N/A landing on carriers - cannot land - Aircraft AI Bugs (Non-Combined Arms) - ED Forums)
• AI aircraft. Heli wingman won't take off from runway - fixed (BUG REPORT - AI Helicopter wingmen won't take off - OTHER than Apache - Aircraft AI Bugs (Non-Combined Arms) - ED Forums)
• FPS loss with damaged unit on water - fixed (FPS loss with damaged unit on water - Game Performance Bugs - ED Forums)
• AI Ship. Add Type 021-1 missile boat.
• AI Ship. Corvette 1124.4 Grisha has been replaced by Project 1124M Grisha Corvette from Currenthill asset pack (new 3D model, new weapon system).

Weapons

• SAM Rapier missile can start random spins in some case - fixed
• AGM-12. Weapons launch zone correction
• AGM-12. Increased of the motor exhaust flame size
• Kh-25MR uses the model of Kh-25MP/MPU once fired - fixed
• Kh-25 family. Exhaust smoke effect corrupted - fixed
• The graphic effect of a projectile exploding after a specified time has been restored for Bofors 40mm, ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" and some other small caliber AAA
• Destruction of an active JATO rocket caused a crash - fixed

Cargo

• Fixed case when FARP spawns from the cargo that was carried on a helicopter that was destroyed
• Fixed case when FARP spawn from damaged or destroyed cargo

Mission Editor

• Added new “Extended” F10 view options that allow customization of each client role with their own respective separate visibility layers for planes, helicopters, ground, naval and weapons F10 map icons.   
• Mission Editor. Enabling the "civilian aircraft" option and saving the mission makes it impossible to equip weapons in the future, even if this option is disabled - fixed
• Added schematic 200 m crossbar reference line to a RSBN localizer car
• Changed UI flow so that user would be returned into ME if MP server was launched from ME and then closed
• Added Monospaced fonts for all script text boxes

Features

• Added new Webview-API which will allow 3rd parties to create custom interfaces. (Thank you Heatblur for their help and for being the first to adopt this API to their interfaces)
• Dynamic spawned FARPs clients unable to open briefing - fixed (dynamic spawned farps - unable to open briefing - getTemperatureAndPressureAtPoint can't read position - Multiplayer Bugs - ED Forums)

Events and Scripting API

• Possible fix for S_EVENT_KILL misattribution, seemingly caused by runtime unit ID reuse

DTC 

• MiG-29A:  If point added to RSBN table, then cartridge is saved and opened again - "0" will display in channel field - fixed

DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics

• External model:
  • Added Livery 11th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Czechoslovak Air Force _№7702.
  • Added Livery Polish Air Force 1nd Squadron of the Warsaw Fighter Aviation Regiment.
  • Added Livery Slovak Air Force (Vzdušné sily armády Slovenskej republiky)№3911, 1992.
  • Added Bending and twisting of the wing.
  • Editing the CL tank.
• FCR:
  • Added In special options a slider for adjusting the TDC speed 
  • Added Radar elevation bindings for individual states.
  • Fixed Track reset by min distance (250-300 m).
  • Fixed DLZ algorithm.
  • Fixed D max1, max2 stability during roll maneuvers.
  • Fixed: Cant lock target at the edges of scan zone with zone switch set left or right
  • Added keyboard shortcut for the "Break Lock Button - Depress" command.
• Weapons:
  • Fixed  max search distance for IR- missiles
• IRST:
  • Fixed D max1, max2 stability during roll maneuvers.
  • Lock fixed in COOP mode If the leading FCR sensor
  • Fixed Gun funnel mode gets broken in some cases.
• Navigation and Radio:
  • Fixed: QAG produces missions that make the NAV system go crazy.
  • Fixed: "Fast Align Ready" sign isn't lit at the hot start with fast align
  • Fixed: Glide slope indication appears out of transmitter physical limits

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: ATP A-A TGP stops following radar track if you transition through master mode where TGP is in A-G mode.
• Fixed: DTOS post-designate behaviour.
• Fixed: DTOS not resetting to pre-designate until 2nd press of TMS Aft.

DCS: A-10C II by Eagle Dynamics

• Added: Pilot 3D model for the first person view

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed:TSD FARP icon issue.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics

• Removed voice line mistake (Petrovich says 'Turning OFF weapons' mistakenly - Bugs and Problems - ED Forums)

DCS: Marianas WWII map by Eagle Dynamics

• Pagan island and airfield area has been completely redesigned.
• Removed some trees at the ends of the runways of Orote and Charon Kanoa airfields.
• Added length to the runways of Ushi and Charon Kanoa airfields. 
• Parking points and taxiway routes on Charon Kanoa slightly moved to support bigger aircraft,
• Textures have been updated for Charon, Marpi, Gurguan, Orote, Agana, Isley, Kagman, and Ushi,
• Fixed many bugs with height on the surface.
• Improved visual of many coastlines.
• Improved textures for rivers and crossroads.
• Fixed various surface errors.
• Fixed cliffs textures.
• Added more birds around Bird Island.
• Added boats.
• Changed the bounding area of the map.
• Added support for the mission generator.
• Fixed AO on some buildings.
• Added destroyed models for many buildings
• Improved routes for small roads
• City Haditna renamed to Akashi,
• Added credits

DCS: C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company

• Improved: Substantial optimizations to ray tracing performance
• Improved: Autopilot behavior when tracking navaid courses
• Improved: Autopilot behavior in approach mode
• Improved: Adverse yaw behavior at low speeds 
• Improved: Slight performance optimizations
• Added: Many new keybinds
• Added: Controls indicator
• Fixed: Resources can be loaded from distant airbases
• Fixed: Resources can be loaded from enemy airbases
• Fixed: Loading resources in multicrew results in duplicated load and unload behavior 
• Fixed: Mag var is being applied incorrectly to entered bearings
• Fixed: 'WINDSHEILD' typo on side consoles
• Fixed: Text on pilot's oxygen bottle is flipped
• Fixed: Fuel dump is able to drain main tanks to 1,520 lbs instead of 2,180 lbs
• Fixed: Rudder is still effective when the vertical stabilizer is destroyed
• Fixed: Crash when editing FOB on WAYPOINT DATA
• Fixed: AO issue on cockpit floor near yoke bases
• Fixed: Keybind for ALT SEL knob push action requires mouse input to reset
• Fixed: Incorrect conversion from MGRS to lat/long in CNI fields
• Fixed: CNI adds digits to MGRS position when entries contain fewer than 10 digits
• Fixed: PUSHER TEST INCOMP ACAWS clears too quickly after pusher test
• Fixed: TACAN bearing pointers indicate incorrect bearing to station
• Fixed: Crash when deleting LL waypoint on LEGS page
• Fixed: 'OVERLOW' typo on ACAWS AMU page
• Fixed: Infinite acceleration when using reverse range on the ground
• Fixed: HUD shows INAV 1 when INAV 2 is the CDI source
• Fixed: Large FPS drop when viewing the plane from behind the wing
• Fixed: EFB only presents 4 cargo options when the DCS language is not set to English
• Fixed: LEGS page accepts waypoints when a route origin does not exist
• Fixed: Nosewheel steering and compass windows become opaque with ray tracing enabled 
• Fixed: Yoke roll movement isn't syncing in multicrew
• Fixed: Loaded cargo does not respect assigned CARP number and exits on the first drop
• Fixed: Emergency elevator trim is functional when the elevator trim power switch is off
• Fixed: Elevator and rudder trim tab movement is reversed 
• Fixed: Some instant action missions still show errors when loading
• Fixed: Some AVX dependencies remain in the aircraft
• Fixed: RWR new guy tone repeats incessantly in some scenarios
• Fixed: Discrepancy between cabin altitude and aircraft altitude when depressurized 
• Fixed: Unable to enter true headings into some CNI fields
• Fixed: Crash when selecting TOLD key in certain scenarios
• Fixed: Aircraft porpoises upon initial engagement of IAS mode
• Fixed: Missing mission editor icons for loadmaster M4 and external fuel tanks
• Fixed: Formation lights are missing from some LODs
• Fixed: Landing light housings do not animate
• Fixed: "CHECK ALTITUDE" alert should not play when GS CAPT is active
• Fixed: Crash when interacting with route-dependent CNI pages when a route hasn't been built
• Fixed: Flares aren't dispensed when chaff quantity is 0
• Fixed: Reported XTK distance differs from actual aircraft position in some scenarios 
• Changed: Replaced main menu background with better image
• Changed: Replaced loading screen background with better image
• Changed: Adjusted fire handle tooltips to clarify mouse interaction
• Changed: Reduced size of ICS cable clickspots
• Changed: Default livery is now set to USAF Ramstein
• Removed: Some leftover files from the C-130 mod remain in the ImagesGui folder
• EFB: Changed checklist layout to two columns
• EFB: Added quick tips
• EFB: Added scroll bar to cargo list
• EFB: Added MOAB drop checklist
• EFB: Added paper mode to checklists
• EFB: Added bookmark functionality to manual viewer

DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Fixed. Jamming targets didn’t show on radar screen if actual distance beyond radar range setting.
• Fixed. Radar TDC cannot bug jamming targets.

DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations. 

• HBUI: We collaborated with ED to switch our HBUI to the new API from ED called Webview-API. This collaboration pioneers the availability of this new API for all 3rd parties. Together with ED we are proud to make the development of features similar to HBUI available to all. 
  • HBUI uses the now DCS-native Webview-API instead of distributing CEF with the F-4 only
  • Webview-API was made available for all DCS modules to use
  • Can be used to develop UIs similar as Jester Wheel, in-game manual, web browser and more
• Systems: Adjusted the random failures model so that good-condition, low-wear aircraft now experience failures at a more realistic (lower) rate.
• Systems: Increased Pneudraulic Actuator MTBF
• Systems: Added additional random failures for electrical supply components.
• JESTER: When ‘Next Turn Point’ is pressed at the last waypoint, Jester now cycles back to the first turn point in the current flight plan.
• JESTER: Added "confirm" menu to "Flares Jettison" to prevent accidents
• ALR-46: Fixed CTD when enabling handoff with 0 contacts
• ALR-46: Adjusted automatic HANDOFF disabling logic
• AN/ASA-32: Fixed wobble when passing north heading with AFCS mode
• Weapons: Fixed Bombing Table misinterpreting dive for loft angle on BombRange+TOF
• Visual: Updated External model: AUP visibility bugfixes
• Missions: Added Iraq Instant Action missions

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

• JESTER: Added Collision Steering (CLSN) toggle keybind
• Input: Added keybinds for RIO's ECM display mode (NAV/ECM)
• Input: Adjusted CLSN and TRACK HOLD keybind names (RIO)
• Missions: Added Iraq Instant Action missions
  
  

DCS: A-6E Intruder by Heatblur Simulations

• NEW: Added A-6 Intruder AI as a free asset for all DCS users
• Includes weapon capabilities for all A-6E variants such as TRAM and SWIP
  • Note: This approach has been deliberately chosen to give mission makers a wide range of choice for historic loadouts, however this will not be the case for the flyable module later on. 
• Roughly spans all A-6E variants in the time between the 1970s and 1990s
• 4 Liveries with additional liveries to be added.
• Allows for buddy-pod refueling:
  • When selecting the refueling task, the refueling pod must be equipped manually
  • Can refuel all DCS aircraft with a refueling probe / drogue system
• Fully aircraft carrier capable and compatible with the Super Carrier DLC and the Forrestal
• Equipped to make history, not movies, but excels at both!
• Can lean into it and go downtown!

DCS: AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Further improved autopilot dis/re/-connect logic
• Fix for SPAK warning during cold start with BRAGG
• Fix for electric system rapidly changing state at low speed
• Engine relight should now activate when flow reversal is detected
• Landing lights now require "sec. DC rail E" to function
• Fixed hydr. pumps losing pressure on landing, when backup syst. is used
• Show waypoints correctly in Dest. Indicator (text and color)
• Fixed "EJREV" warning when passing through M0.65 with A/B
• Fixed "Beredskapsvarning" when landing on opposite runway from what's selected
• Show LF data correctly in "LANDNING P/O" and in phase 2 and 3. (CI image and instruments)
• Correct stickshake effect to "cockpit_2D"
• Added Iraq Instant Action missions
• Updated the manual

CampaignsDCS: F-16C Dragon's Fury Campaign by SorelRo

• Mission 4 was updated to allow the player to finish the task successfully. Triggers revised and AI logic revised.

DCS: MiG-21bis Battle of Krasnodar Campaign by SorelRo

• All missions. Old F-4E model replaced with new one by Heatblur.

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Mountain Breeze Campaign by Sandman Simulations

• Mission 5: Fixed Russian helos still killing themselves

DCS: F/A-18C Flaming Sunrise Campaign by Sandman Simulations

• All missions: Fixed SEAD flights not attacking Rapiers

DCS: P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• All Missions: Lead will set course more smoothly without sharp turns
• Mission 5: Lead won't taxi - fixed

 DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• All Missions: Lead will set course more smoothly without sharp turns

DCS: P-47D Wolfpack II Overlord Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• All Missions: Lead will set course more smoothly without sharp turns

DCS: Spitfire IX Beware Beware Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• In-game briefing visuals updated
• Realistic escort tactics
• Improved formations

DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Improved formations
• Mission 2: AI gets stuck workaround
• All Missions: Lead will set course more smoothly without sharp turns

DCS: Mosquito V for Victory Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• In-game briefing visuals updated

DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Updated with the F-14A 135GR Early
• Updated with the AI A-6E Intruder

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims.

• Mission 5 - Adjusted AI behavior in CSAR task.

DCS: F/A-18C Rampagers Campaign by Baltic Dragon

• Fixed weapon pylon errors
• Changed wingman allowing use of afterburner and tweaked fuel consumption
• Changed debriefs to include scores not achieved
• Fixed score errors in Missions 9 and 14
• Updated Mission 12 strike target to accommodate new blast effects
• Updated Mission 14 with failsafe for strike targets to accommodate new blast effects
• Updated Mission 15 with failsafe for friendly ground units to accommodate new blast effects
• Updated Mission 17 with smoother kiss off

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Campaign by Baltic Dragon

• Mission 5: added safeguard to prevent problems with enemy not hitting Prince; 
• Mission 7: fixed issue with "switch marshal" command stuck on screen; 
• Mission 10: fixed issue with player's flight not showing on Datalink

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Dominant Fury Campaign by Baltic Dragon

• Mission 3, 8, 11, 14: Swapped S3 model with the new A-6 model

DCS: F-16C Dragon's Fury Campaign by SorelRo

• Mission M10. Orbit trigger for the Alpha package modified.

Winter Sale
Up to 50% savings



The DCS Winter Sale 2025 is in full swing and we encourage you to pick up some brilliant deals before the 12th of January 2026 at 15:00 GMT for the E Shop. The DCS Steam Edition sale will end on the 5th of January 2026 at 18:00 GMT.

Tornado
Development Progress



“As the year is coming to a close and most of you are likely waiting for news about the Tornado development, we at AviaStorm are proud to announce that the DCS: Tornado module will be powered by Heatblur Simulations’ proprietary ANVIL Technology. This includes the component based simulation framework that powers Heatblur’s F-4E Phantom II and their upcoming modules for DCS, as well as the JESTER 2.0 WSO-AI.

Heatblur‘s long years of outstanding experience in developing modules for DCS and their track record for innovation within the flight sim world - made this partnership a perfect match for our development team and project. Not only will it allow us to provide a module of the highest quality and standards that we think you all deserve, but it will also enable those of you, who have flown the F-4E, to step into the DCS: Tornado and be greeted with familiar elements that you have come to know and love while still keeping the project in AviaStorm's hands.

Crucially, the support from Heatblur and the use of their ANVIL technology will also allow us to significantly advance the development schedule for the Tornado, as we of course wish nothing more than to have you all experience it as soon as possible. We are thrilled that we are finally able to share this incredible news with you. We look forward to keeping you all updated as we forge ahead on this exciting partnership with one of the premier developers in DCS.” AviaStorm

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025
Campaign by SOB Simulations



The upcoming DCS: F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025 Campaign by SOB Simulations will test your skills across 13 hand-crafted missions where you will fly structured test profiles and full-scale combat employment sorties as part of the fictional Sentry Pacific 2025 Exercise in the Mariana Islands. Designed by a 30-year U.S. Air Force veteran, Sentry Pacific 2025 blends study-level tactical and ATC procedures with light-hearted storytelling, detailed kneeboards, and sortie-specific checklists. With over 3,000 lines of English voice-over and richly documented briefings for each mission, this campaign will deliver a believable deployment atmosphere as a member of the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC). Please stay tuned for the upcoming DCS update.

A-10C Tank Killer
New Pilot Model



The A-10 has a long history in DCS, and today we are proud to share another leap forward with a greatly improved and accurate pilot model, complete with a new ejection sequence and a highly detailed first-person model that is ideal for VR.

The A-10C II Tank Killer pilot model new features:

• A fully redesigned, high-fidelity 3D pilot model
  
• Updated flight gear, survival equipment, and harness details
  
• Realistic helmet, oxygen mask, and goggle geometry
  
• An entirely new ejection animation, bringing more authenticity and impact to emergency procedures
  
• Enhanced cockpit body mesh and textures
  
• Accurate gloves, flight suit materials, and animations
  
• Improved posture, limb movement, and control interaction
  
• Better visual integration with cockpit lighting and shadows
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1417260/DCS_A10C_II_Tank_Killer/
Final tasks include work on more realistic animations, specifically the ejection sequence, seat trajectory and more realistic body movements in cockpit. This is part of our ongoing efforts to make the A-10C II Tank Killer cockpit feel more alive, especially during long CAS missions while in VR. Please stay tuned for the upcoming DCS update, you love this new pilot model.

Pimax
Promotion



This is a promotional message from Pimax: The Crystal Super micro-OLED takes the original Crystal Super design and upgrades it with dual 4K Sony micro-OLED panels paired with Pimax’s ConcaveView pancake optics.

For a limited time, a purchase of the new Crystal Super Micro-OLED comes with an additional credit of 40,000 ED Miles (worth USD$40 in the DCS e-shop) when you use code DCS40K at checkout.

About the micro-OLED Crystal Super
Each of the 27 million pixels (3840 x 3552 per eye) can be turned off and on individually, meaning ultra crisp visuals, fine contrasts, and zero pixelated edges around objects. If you fly in a night scene, micro-OLED panels have no panel backlight bleeding, meaning black pixels stay truly black with no unwanted glow.

The three-layer ConcaveView lenses deliver the widest field of view of any micro-OLED VR headset, with 116° of horizontal FOV, and offer edge-to-edge clarity. And with eye-tracking, users can use QuadViews Dynamic Foveated Rendering in DCS without any third-party software, getting FPS boosts of up to 50%!



The integrated audio and ergonomic backstrap make the headset comfortable and ideal for long sessions in DCS. With a cabled connection to your PC, there’s visually lossless compression over DisplayPort 1.4a, and thanks to four SLAM tracking cameras, no base stations are required.

To receive 40,000 ED Miles with your purchase of the new Crystal Super micro-OLED, follow this link and use code DCS40K during checkout. Visit the Pimax area of the DCS Forum for dedicated Pimax VR support and suggestions for the best settings.

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

DCS Update
C-130J Launch hotfix



This week’s hotfix addresses several C-130 launch issues. Several crash causes have been fixed such as ray tracing crashes, use of the MOAB and mark points, and when loading specific instant action missions. New missions from Sedlo have also been added, and existing missions from Sedlo, Gambit, and Baltic Dragon have been updated.

You will also find new Air China, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force liveries, along with accuracy improvements to existing paint schemes. AVX CPU requirements have also been removed to broaden hardware compatibility.

The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) now offers usability pass with clearer loadmaster feedback, a restart button, improved logbook behavior, better low-volume control, a virtual keyboard for notes and radios, and various UI refinements including the renamed Media tab and persistent Auto Reverse selection.

Smaller but important polishing includes corrected tooltips and labels, an updated rearm menu graphic, a more visible loadmaster icon, fixes for flare and chaff quantity updates, cockpit view behavior, and a desync issue that could lead to wing separation. Download the DCS: C-130J!


Marianas WWII
Development Progress



Since the release of the free DCS: Mariana Islands World War II map, the map team has been diligently working to enhance and improve it, ensuring that it accurately reflects this island chain in the summer of 1944. Runway-taxiway logic has been reworked, trees along takeoff and landing paths have been removed, runway surfaces have been improved, and parking locations adjusted. For the rest of the map, we manually corrected vector data, rebuilt road networks, and refined the placement of residential buildings, farmland, and much more. We have also addressed several points raised by our customers, including impassable bushes and other quality-of-life improvements.

One of the most significant changes in a future update concerns an event that occurred many years after World War II ended. In the early morning hours of May 15, 1981, a major volcanic eruption took place on Pagan island. The lava flow moved southwest from Mount Pagan, partially covering the Pagan airstrip and necessitating the complete evacuation of the island's then 54 residents.

Since the vector data for our maps is based on modern information, events like this can be overlooked when creating on a historical map. However, some observant customers quickly pointed out this event and its impact on the Pagan airstrip. Armed with this knowledge, we conducted an in-depth investigation using imagery from the 1940s and discovered that the Allies had extensively photographed the island. We located these high-quality surveillance images of the airfield and its surroundings, allowing us to accurately recreate the airfield as it appeared nearly 40 years before the volcanic event.


VIAF 2025
Virtual International Air Festival


As per tradition in December, the VIAF is back this weekend! Hosted live on Twitch from “Clin d’Ailes”, an incredibly cool aviation museum in Switzerland, the biggest virtual airshow in the world welcomes 200 pilots from 18 countries, totaling 61 demonstrations that you may not have even know were possible in DCS. Watch the trailer here!

For the next three days, watch the show and try to win giveaways! You could get the awesome Thrustmaster AVA Hornet bundle and SOL-R 4, the brand-new Moza AB6 force-feedback base, or a DCS module of your choice that is developed by Eagle Dynamics. Don’t forget to tune-in for several interviews of fascinating people who work or fly on real fighter jets to learn more about this fascinating topic.

If you’re in or near Switzerland, make sure to come by and check out the “real” show in the museum! You’ll be able to try an incredible Next Level Racing DCS simpit that is set up with the latest in flight simulation controls.

Don’t miss out on one of the oldest DCS Twitch events! The VIAF starts today at 18:30 GMT, and at 12:00 GMT all weekend. All live, with professional production, on VAF’s twitch channel. You can check the schedule here. See you in a few hours!

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

DCS Core
AI Surface

• Fixed a random crash when loading a mission with ground vehicles
  

DCS: C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company

• Added: New missions from Sedlo
  
• Added: Air China, RNZAF, and JASDF liveries
  
• Fixed: Numerous crashes when ray tracing is enabled
  
• Fixed: Crash when deleting MOAB PI
  
• Fixed: Crash when manipulating mark points in the flight plan
  
• Fixed: Flare/chaff quantity not updating during rearm
  
• Fixed: LALT + F1 view includes window panes
  
• Fixed: G spike/desync causes wings to detach
  
• Fixed: Unable to add C-130J unit when Germany is the selected country
  
• Fixed: Error when attempting to load 'Ready on the Ramp at Incirlik' instant action mission
  
• Fixed: Error when attempting to load 'Caucasus - FARP Operations" instant action mission
  
• Fixed: Selecting L6 on MC INDX blanks CNI screen
  
• Fixed: Typo on copilot sunvisor tooltip
  
• Fixed: Main menu icon for C-130J still says 'Development'
  
• Fixed: 'VAVLE' typo on pressurization panel
  
• Changed: Updated missions from Sedlo, Gambit, and Baltic Dragon
  
• Changed: Replaced old rearm menu graphic with updated image
  
• Changed: Updated liveries with various accuracy improvements
  
• Removed: Requirement for CPUs to support AVX instructions
  
• EFB: Made loadmaster icon more visible
  
• EFB: Added warning when loadmaster is blocking cargo loading
  
• EFB: Added support for importing/exporting radio stations
  
• EFB: Added 'Restart EFB' button to settings tab
  
• EFB: Added warning that the EFB needs to be open for logbook tracking to function
  
• EFB: Removed placeholder pilot name in logbook
  
• EFB: Changed button colors for Cargo Load All/Unload All
  
• EFB: Fixed playback button overlapping with notes
  
• EFB: Updated info for auto load files
  
• EFB: Updated styling for user radio stations
  
• EFB: Added virtual keyboard for notes and radio stations
  
• EFB: Improved volume control below 20% for radio stations
  
• EFB: Renamed 'Files' tab to 'Media'
  
• EFB: 'Auto Reverse' selection now persists between missions
  

C-130J
Launch



We are delighted to announce that DCS: C-130J is now available. Developed by the Airplane Simulation Company, it brings one of the world’s most widely deployed tactical air lifters into DCS as a fully-fledged, deeply simulated module. Please note that you can also purchase the DCS: C-130J directly from the Airplane Simulation website.

At the heart of the experience is authentic cargo and airdrop gameplay. You will plan and execute ramp-to-ramp logistics, configure and deploy loads, and perform low-level, time-on-target airdrops. A first-person loadmaster mode allows you to walk the cargo bay and interact directly with loads and aircraft systems, bringing a completely new style of gameplay to DCS.



The cockpit is fully interactive and highly detailed, featuring modern digital avionics, HUD, and accurate instrumentation. The professional flight model captures the unique character of this large, powerful turboprop, with realistic engine and prop behaviour, heavy-weight handling, and the challenge of low-level tactical flying in demanding conditions. Systems such as the AE 2100D3 engines, advanced avionics, cargo management, defensive countermeasures, and damage modelling are all represented to the highest level of fidelity in Early Access and will continue to be refined as development progresses.

In multiplayer, you can fly as pilot, co-pilot, navigator, or loadmaster, sharing cockpit and mission tasks in real time with friends. This opens the door to complex cooperative scenarios: coordinated formation airdrops, joint CAS support with fighter packages, or multi-ship humanitarian operations into challenging terrain.

Key features at early access:

• Authentic Cargo Operations
  
• Interactive, Voiced Checklist System
  
• Real time, ray traced reflections: exclusive to the C-130
  
• First-Person Loadmaster Experience
  
• Fully Interactive Cockpit
  
• Realistic Flight Dynamics
  
• Detailed Systems Simulation
  
• Multi-Crew Multiplayer
  
• Dynamic Missions
  
• Outstanding Visual Detail
  
• Comprehensive Documentation and Training
  

In this update we are releasing several cargo and logistic features we timed together with the DCS: C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company. These features are universal for the DCS and only limited by aircraft capabilities. They are not exclusively tied to single aircraft.

These updates will allow players to do more cargo operations. Among them is cargo air drop and an API for developers to create their parachute systems for dropped cargo. Additionally, we have added the ability to transport vehicles that is limited by the size of your aircraft cargo bay compared to the transported vehicle size. You can try to load a vehicle that fits your cargo bay; however, if it is too heavy, you will not be able to takeoff because the vehicle's weight is automatically added to the aircraft flight model.

Transported vehicles are also considered to be cargo, so in the same way as any other cargo, air drop will work with them too. The beautiful and mighty C-130J from ASC will pioneer the usage of this new DCS functionality.

To improve gameplay variety in DCS, another cargo and logistics feature we have added is the ability to deploy FARPs from the special cargo assets. Technical implementation of it has been added initially as the task (Spawn FARP on unload) that you may assign it to any cargo item just like you assign tasks in advanced waypoint actions. For this task, you are able to choose three FARP presets that will correspond to what kind of FARP will spawn in the cargo unloading area. We are eager to see the initial usage of this feature, and we are looking forward to receiving feedback from you on the addition of more presets and expanded FARP constructions depending on brought materials.

And last, but certainly not least, our weapons team added the GBU-43 Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB). With a 3D model provided by the ASC, we have added bomb logic and guidance and explosive modelling. Currently this special bomb exists in DCS as a cargo asset with a specific bomb drop procedure that was developed together with our friends at the ASC. This is a special case weapon, so use it wisely! We are excited to see how its explosive potential will affect gameplay and the state of the battlefield whilst continuing to fine tune as required.

Join the Action with 4YA Training Servers
New Mission Launching with the C-130J!



4YA Training Servers, the largest provider of DCS community servers, with over 30 active servers catering to a diverse audience and offering a range of maps and scenarios, as well as support for WW2, aerobatics, and modded aircraft enthusiasts.

TRAINING 24/7 CAUCASUS PvPvE has a new mission arriving this weekend. This mission offers PvP vs PvE gameplay with red and blue sides. All airframes available, including WW2 aircraft. The server has a 10-minute side swap delay for balanced gameplay. It also has a new base capture system with engineers getting dropped at bases. Additionally, it has reworked CTLD with new base capture crates. The AI CAP has also been reworked for team balancing. There are also new FARPs locations, 10 per side, unlocked with base captures. This mission launch is set to coincide with the release of the C-130J.

Please kindly note: this mission has a considerable PvP element, DCS's Integrity Check will be enabled for all participants to ensure fair play. At launch, 4YA staff will be online to introduce the new mission and help you learn its features. You can join voice chat to explore, compete and have fun. Check out the vibrant community on the 4YA Discord and watch their latest content and updates on 4YA YouTube.

“4YA Training Servers offers a community-focused environment with new challenges and opportunities for fun.” – 4YA team

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Introducing DCS: C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3899930/DCS_C130J/
DCS: C-130J by Airplane Simulation CompanyKnown issues:

• FARP crates will not spawn FARP if unloaded on ground. Airdrop unload only (Hotfix coming).
• MOAB and Crates visually glitch sometimes when leaving cargo bay in multiplayer (Hotfix coming).
• Vehicles that have been loaded into cargo, then unloaded can not be reloaded into cargo.
• In game manual does not resize correctly in VR. 
• Sound for AI C-130J aircraft can in rare situations not be heard
  
  

DCS CoreAI (Ground, Air, Sea)

• Gun sound for the La Combattante IIa - fixed
• Crash during embarking to helicopters in some cases - fixed
• Maneuvering Instantly after weapon release in all cases has been tuned so AI won’t be doing that all the time now
• Helicopters do not perform vertical takeoff / landing even with the respective landing option turned on - fixed
• Caucasus. Senaki Airfield. Airplanes couldn't park in parking space 33 - fixed
• AI wingman having erratic behavior if ordered to attack by himself - fixed
• When the follow command is set, the AI slows down to stall speed, for no obvious reason - fixed
• AI aircraft ignore taxiways and go over water after landing to reach the parking on Kola map in certain cases - fixed

Weapons

• Implemented scaling of damage dealt to concrete structures depending on penetration depth. Detonations without penetration, as well as over-penetrating ones, will deal reduced damage.
• Reduced blast wave damage falloff intensity for map objects.
• Kh-41 anti-ship missile. Exhaust trail position fixed.
• R-27 AA missile. Fixed issue when chaff RCS look excessive from missile point of view.  Fixed bug in target tracking filter that might cause missile miss even against moderately maneuvering target.
• BLU-109 warhead. Adjusted parameters.
• RIM-7 Sea Sparrow SAM. Old 3D model of missile replaced by new one with wing unfolding animation
• R-17 SCUD ballistic missile. Exhaust trail settings updated. Autopilot updated.

User Interface

• If coalition change lock is activated on a dedicated server there is no warning message when user changing coalitions - fixed.
• Added tooltip for coalition change block option icon in multiplayer server list screen

Mission Editor

• GUI error when trying to add task for static in some cases - fixed
• Occasional GUI freezes upon entering loadout editor - fixed
• GUI Error in TriggerZoneData.lua when trying to open a track in ME in some cases - fixed
• Cross 'X' in the warning window "Insufficient depth for the ship" works like Yes (changes are applied) - fixed
• Added search bar to the Triggers menu text fields with the ability to search by typing in item name
• Added monospaced font to script editing text fields
• Trigger “Cargo Unhooked in zone” changed to “Cargo in zone”, added additional conditions for checking coalitions. This trigger will work for cargo unloaded in this zone as well. 

Features

• Introduced cargo air drop with parachute feature
• Introduced vehicles transport as cargo and air drop with parachute feature
• Introduced FARP spawn from cargo feature (can be assigned as cargo advanced action)
• Dynamic cargo items now add each item weight into the resulting cargo (note: there is still minimum cargo asset weight at start and minimum weight is dictated by it, although if you put in amount of items that are more than this minimum weight it will then reflect weight overall weight of the items instead of minimal weight of cargo “crate” itself).

Avionics

• Cockpit ADF logic changed to less frequent calculations to improve performance

Scripting

• Added function trigger.action.userEvent(...) ; Description:

DTC

• MiG-29: Added Radio and ADF tabs.
• F-16 and F/A-18: With the new RWR DTC addition, when loading a DTC midflight or spawning in with the DTC preloaded will cause some threats to turn into unknown threats even when loading the default/no ME created DTCs.

DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics

• General: 
  • The option to select the language for the HUD/HDD and avionics has been fixed and improved.(Moved to a special tab).
  • TDC Speed when using keys very slow - slider added to special option tab.
  • Fixed: Engines sounds are not identical.
  • Fixed: Heating of the Pito sensor.
  • Fixed: Power manipulations can break HUD symbology.
  • Fixed: The AEKRAN warning "No Boost" is misrepresented as "No Bust" in the simulation.
  • Fixed: Stepwise change of pitch angle at the ADI at low angular rotation speed.
  • Fixed: "Stow the boarding ladder" not working by the radio option.
  • Fixed: Snap views are not properly configured.
  • Added in Encyclopedia.
• FCR:
  • Improvement of antenna behavior during target acquisition and tracking (tracking became more stable).
  • Improved radar behavior in COOP mode.
• IRST:
  • Fixed: Track after going beyond the limits.
  • Improved  Scan mode for track in CC mode.
  • Improved Acquisition command to radar for CC, OPT and HELMET in COOP mode.
  • Improved  Acquisition command  when primary sensor  loses target in COOP mode.
  • Fixed:  When the grid is turned on, a freeze occurs.
• Weapons:
  • Fixed: AIR Start A2A missile Gyros not spooled up.
  • Fixed: bombs direction ring in Invis zone regime.
  • Fixed: Eliminate tremble of the Missile Trigger
• Navigation and Radio
  • Fixed: Course pointer (HSI)  and Steering circle (HUD/HDD) oscillations in RETURN mode.
  • Fixed: NS430 placement point is displayed in cockpit, when NS430 is disabled in special options.
  • Fixed: Wingman can't obey order "Attack my target" and "Attack my enemy".
  • Added radio commands F4 Radar, F6 Smoke, F7 Cover me, F8 Jettison weapon.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: External tanks can be refueled when removed.
• Fixed: New F-14A-135-GR (Early) missing NCTR.
• Fixed: FCR GM mode designating ground point will "lock" on SAM in same azimuth.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: CBU-99 incorrect HT 500ft altitude value with FMU-140 fuze.
• Fixed: JDAM ripples too many (If the pickle button, and if held any longer than the time it takes to pickle 4, the sequence continues with the next 4 bombs on the SAME PP1 targets.
• Fixed: New F-14A-135-GR (Early) missing NCTR.
• IA missions, bomb fuze options added: SEAD IA mission (Marianas), AG Weapons Practice (Sinai), Desert Convoys (Persian Gulf)
• F/A-18C: Kola: Air-to-Air IA mission - correction of the position of a static S-3 aircraft

 DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Added FCR Terrain Profile Mode (TPM) Phase 1 - FCR page terrain profile shading only
  • Phase 2 will focus on C-Scope lines and obstacle symbols
• Fixed: George AI Pilot altitude reference switching error when slow and heavy.

DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics

• Added. CDU Brightness control from keys and MODE SEL switch
• Added. Altitude Hold DAFCS Native mode
• Added. Three options for work with the Thrust control lever. Available at OPTIONS > SPECIAL > CH-47F >TCL BRAKE MODE
• Added. Hardware (joystick) axis position indication on thrust lever line in the Control screen
  • Please find full information how to use the TCL with magnetic brake release button on our forum: DCS: CH-47F Mini updates - DCS: CH-47F - ED Forums
• Added. Flight plan. Patterns and Procedures(+):
  • Holding Pattern
  • Circle Pattern
  • Ladder Search Pattern
  • Expanding Square Search Pattern
  • Sector Search Pattern
  • Impromptu Search Pattern
  • Tactical Approach Procedure
  • Approach to Hover Procedure
  • Intercept Procedure
• Added. SFD tapes and indicators 
• Added. SFD automatic brightness control
• Fixed. Wrong number on the Progress 3/3 CDU page

DCS: Mi-8MTV by Eagle Dynamics

• Civilian liveries problem of overlapping board numbers - fixed

DCS: FW-190A-8 by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed. Cockpit glass materials on the canopy and devices 

DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations

• RWR: Fixed and improved ALR-46 signal detection threshold
• RWR: Improved ALR-46 handoff (diamond) logic
• RWR: Fixed ALR-46 CTD with no contacts
• RWR: Added A-6 to the database
• Wear and Damage:
  • Adjusted wear-induced failure frequency (less frequent)
  • At repair (spawn or manual), if aircraft quality is >50%, worn components are replaced; they are less likely to fail in flight. >85% quality receives new replacement components with no initial wear
• Persistent Aircraft:
  • NEW: Added “Reload Aircraft” keybind to load the persistent aircraft after changing livery and/or tail number in-game via the Rearm menu
  • Fixed fuel tank and fuel mass initialization
  • Fixed persistent aircraft not saving in multiplayer after releasing the slot
  • Fixed saving to the correct livery and tail number after they were changed in-game
  • Renamed Mission Editor spawn option from “Random” to “Default”
• Fixed a rare CTD when spawning a low-quality aircraft
• Fixed a rare CEF crash when exiting the aircraft
• Fixed a rare Jester crash when he’s analysing targets priority
• Model: Fixed missing VOR light mesh
• Model: Updated external model/LODs: added individual args for Greek AUP
• Systems: ANTI-SKID INOPERATIVE light no longer triggers Master Caution
• Systems: Improved drag chute behavior during rollout
• Systems: Fixed fuel issue in neg-G and active-pause, and feed-tank-switch
• JESTER: Fixed “airspeed coming alive” call occurring too early at takeoff
• JESTER: Fixed delay and smaller issues with copying pilot canopy
• Weapons: Added MK-84AIR, SAMP-250 LD/HD, CBU-52, BL-755, BLU-107, BDU-45 to the Bombing Calculator
• Weapons: Added Dive Angle to TGT FIND in the Bombing Table (RCTRL+B)
• Weapons: Added fuze-options to BL-755 cluster bomb (thanks near_blind)
• Missions: New: Added several instant action missions for the Cold War map
• Missions: New: Added BFM instant action mission for the Cold War map by Sedlo
• Missions: NEW: Added proxy command 20054 for Jester AUX channel tuning (value 0.XX, where XX is the two-digit channel number; similar to the COMM channel command)
• Failures: Added left/right Flap Actuator Failure
• Inputs: Added keybind for “Jester Next Turnpoint”

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

• ALR-45/50: Adjusted strobe length formula
• ALR-45/50: Fixed reversed RIO volume knobs animations
• ALR-45/50: Fixed correlation being too precise
• ALR-45/50: Made MA/ML detection independent of band switches
• ALR-45/50: Updated database
• ALR-45/50: Added SA-11 track radar to database
• ALR-45/50: Fixed RIO lamps
• ALR-45/50: Fixed SA-6 lamp (RIO cockpit)
• ALR-45/50: Added SA-8 recognition
• ALR-45/50: Adjusted SAM strobe blinking frequency
• ALR-45/50 and AN/ALQ-100/12: Fixed and improved signal detection threshold
• AN/ALQ-100/126: Fixed audio logic for unknown radars
• ALR-45/50: Adjusted strobe length calculation for low power signals
• Added A-6 to ALR-67 library
• Made the TID magnetic info for Early A same as for Late A and B
• Added tanker comms keybinds for ARC-182 (fixes radio pre-contact)
• Fixed AI keeping wings swept on catapult (thank you, ED!)
• Fixed uncontrolled AI sweeping out wings when switching to controlled (thank you, ED!)
• Fixed uncontrolled AI spawning with wings over-over swept (remains issue with early-A)
• Added flaps and slats failures
• Updated chinese localisation
• Missions: New: Added several instant action missions for the Cold War map

DCS: AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• New: Added several instant action missions for the Cold War map
• Apparat 27: Added A-6 and early F-14 to database
• Avionics: Commanded course ind. and “distance indicator” show data for LB in “phase 1”
• Avionics: Switch from “phase 1” to “phase 2” now occur when actually flying over LB
• Audio: Appropriate audio is now output to “headphones”
• Fix for indicated course being flipped 180 deg.
• Updated manual

DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges

• The heading system issue appearing above 26000ft approx.doesn’t reproduce anymore.

• "Show/Hide Flight Stick" input command now correctly works in the F1BE rear seat.
• "Show/Hide Flight Stick" clickspot now correctly updates position when the stick is moved.
• Fixed TACAN REC mode not working in F1EE.
• The ALR-300 indicator on the 'HUD only' view was moved to the upper right corner.
• Minor: fixed typo in inputs (TAXY --> TAXI).

DCS: F4U-1D Corsair by Magnitude 3

• Stall exit improvements.
• Fixed propeller stream effects on vertical tail (improved taxi with side wind).
• Force feedback trim pitch fix.
• Tail wheel swing - WIP (urgent).
• Corrected fuel tanks drag.
• Japanese ground units, 25mm AA gun, corrected max distance (7500m -> 6000m).

DCS: Cold War Germany by Ugra Media

• Added 19 new airfields(+):
  • Bornholm Airport.
  • Brand Air Base.
  • Brandis Air Base.
  • Chojna Air Base.
  • Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Falkenberg Air Base.
  • Heidelberg Army Heliport.
  • Kastrup Airport.
  • Kiel Airport.
  • Landstuhl Army Heliport.
  • Mainz Finthen Airport.
  • Malmo Airport.
  • Neuhardenberg Air Base.
  • Nordholz Air Base.
  • Norvenich Air Base.
  • Obermehler Schlotheim Airfield.
  • Oranienburg Air Base.
  • Szczecins Goleniow Airport.

• Added 8 Highway Strip(+):
  • Adelsheim.
  • Perwenitz.
  • Revinge.
  • Sittensen.
  • Sprendlingen.
  • Tagra.
  • Thurland.
  • Zollschen.

• Added 6 large cities(+):
  • Cologne.
  • Bonn.
  • Dusseldorf.
  • Bremenhaven.
  • Copenhagen.
  • Malmo.

• Added 25 unique objects(+):
  • Cologne-Bonn Terminal.
  • Anlage Mühlheim-Karlich Nuclear Power Plant.
  • Ennepe Dam, Sorpetalsperre Dam.
  • Einkaufsbahnhof Cologne Railway Station.
  • Hohenzollern Railway Bridge in Cologne.
  • Burg Desenberg Fortress.
  • Bremen Cathedral.
  • Bremen Town Hall.
  • Hardthe (Federal Ministry of Defense).
  • Bonn City House, Colonius (tower in Cologne).
  • St. Cunibert's Church in Cologne.
  • St. Peter and Martin's Church in Cologne.
  • Poppelsdorf Castle in Bonn, Cologne Cathedral.
  • Leipzig Railway Station, Royal Palace.
  • Amalienborg in Copenhagen.
  • Copenhagen City Hall.
  • Fredericks Church in Copenhagen.
  • Joseph Joffre Monument in Copenhagen.
  • Malmo Water Tower in Sweden.
  • Malmo Castle in Sweden.
  • special submarine bunker for the naval base.

• Changeв RSBN and PRMG beacons(+):
  • Allstedt changed the call sign of RSBN AT to AL.
  • Briest changed the RSBN UT 10 channel to 9.
  • Garz deleted RSBN GZ 38, changed PRMG 40 channel to 38, changed PRMG IHEW call sign to GA.
  • Holzdorf changed the RSBN HX 9 channel to 33, changed the call signs PRMG HX,HO to HZDF,HZDF.
  • Lerz changed the call signs PRMG LZ,LX to BA,UK.
  • Peenemunde changed RSBN channel NE 6 to 16.
  • Templin changed call signs PRMG LD,LN to IK,PG.
  • Zerbst changed call signs PRMG LWB,FWE to ZB,KJ.

• Fixed taxiways at airfields(+):
  • Bad Durkheim.
  • Hockenheim.
  • Sembach.
  • Werneuchen.
  • Pferdsfeld.
  • Bienenfarm.
  • Bitburg.
  • Bremen.
  • Buchel.
  • Dedelow.
  • Dessau.
  • Frankfurt.
  • Gardelegen.
  • Gelnhausen.
  • Peenemunde.
  • Schonefeld.
  • Pferdsfeld.

• Added parking lots for large aircrafts:
  • Gatow.
  • Tempelhof.

• Leipzig Halle Airport has been renamed Schkeuditz.
• At Hahn Airbase, the hangar door has been removed from the taxiway.
• The heading system at the Pferdsfeld airfield has been removed.
• The trees at the Herrenteich airfield runway have been removed.
• The size of hangars in Laage has been increased.
• Fixed visible joints of the earth textures.
• The position of the icons of SAM, radars and hospitals has been changed for more convenient use.
• The color of the fields on the GUI map has been changed.

Thanksgiving SaleUp to 50% savingsThere’s still time to take advantage of these amazing deals, but the clock is ticking. The 2025 DCS Thanksgiving Sale will end on the 27th of November at 10:00 GMT. Here are just a few of the standout modules currently on sale:Heatblur has delivered major quality-of-life upgrades, including the new F-14A-135-GR (Early) variant. With the recent addition of the Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) system, this naval masterpiece is more capable than ever, making it a must-have for any DCS pilot.The AH-64D has received substantial improvements to George AI across both Pilot and Gunner roles, with refined target acquisition logic, more accurate weapon employment, improved attitude management, and overall smoother control. The A-10C has been a cornerstone of DCS for nearly 15 years. With the enhanced A-10C II Tank Killer upgrade and an all-new free pilot model on the way, this is the perfect time to jump in. Indulge in naval aviation with animated deck operations, an Air Boss station and authentic radio communication. Featuring high-resolution imagery, dense urban areas, detailed airfields, and extensive navigation networks, this is one of the most advanced and visually rich terrains in DCS. Its large footprint makes it ideal for modern strike missions, multi-axis operations, and complex scenario design, while its popularity on multiplayer servers makes it a go-to map for coordinated combat patrols and persistent campaigns.No matter if you are shopping for yourself or grabbing a gift for a fellow virtual aviator, please take advantage of these unbeatable savings.  La-7Development progressOctopusG is in the final stages of development on their La-7, and they have provided an initial build for evaluation prior to full, internal testing. Based on test results, we believe that this eagerly awaited warbird will be available in early 2026. In the meantime, we’re pleased to pass along a more detailed progress report.All electrical power sources, consumers, and their interactions have been implemented, as well as the emergency landing gear extension and canopy jettison. The pneumatic system is fully implemented, including actuators, brakes, and emergency landing gear extension. The oxygen system now functions in both automatic and manual (emergency) modes above 4 km, along with its related instrumentation. Special attention has been paid to the cockpit mechanical systems.The La-7 will launch with a detailed damage and failure system that features engine failures due to overheating, flutter, and the impact of structural damage based on allowable G-loads. Damage animations are currently in progress, along with simulation of oil temperate.The flight manual is in its final stages for both Russian and English versions. It will also launch with an interesting set of several for the USSR, Czechoslovakia, North Korea, and United Kingdom liveries.A key focus of the team in this final stretch is creation of mission content such as interactive training missions and instant action missions. The La-7 will also be available with the Quick Action Generator.The La-7 will be an outstanding addition to DCS, and those familiar with the performance of the Spitfire will feel at home. It’s an outstanding fighter in a close-in dogfighting that is a joy to fly. MiG-29A FulcrumDevelopment progress

The external model is seeing steady improvement with its geometry and textures. Several new liveries are being improved, and new ones are being created; Ukraine, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, and an additional Polish skin. These will be introduced once the external model update is finalised. Maintenance hatches are also being created for parked aircraft.The HUD projection glass has also received an updated geometry pass to more accurately match real-world contours. Some of these art improvements will be available in the next DCS update. More updates will follow as we push the MiG-29A toward the next major milestone. Stay tuned!Thank you again for your passion and support,Yours sincerely,Eagle Dynamics

Thanksgiving SaleDCS Steam EditionWe’re excited to let you know that we have the privilege of hosting our DCS Thanksgiving Sale live on the DCS Steam Edition too! Featuring the same discounts as the DCS E-Shop and ending on the 27th of November at 10:00 GMT. Shop on Steam! Thank you again for your passion and support.Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics

Balkans MapAnnouncementIn partnership with OnReTech and following the very successful launch of the DCS: Sinai map, the DCS: Balkans map will allow the recreation of NATO operations over former Yugoslavia from 1991 to 2001. You will be able to fly as either Serbian or NATO air force pilots over this varied and historically important theater. The map will feature picturesque coastlines and numerous islands of the Adriatic Sea. Additionally, dramatic mountain ranges including the Dinaric Alps, the Apennines and the Dolomites. As well as deep forest valleys, rivers, lakes, forests and fields. OnReTech is creating an impressively wide variety of landscapes across the Balkans and Italy.The urban centers are as diverse as the natural landscape with the stunning city of Venice, the medieval town of Dubrovnik, the bustling ports of Trieste, Bari and Rijeka, and the cities of Belgrade, Zagreb and Podgorica all included. Wide highways and rail lines connect the big cities and small villages and settlements dotted across the map.OnReTech is currently working on important military airfields located in Italy, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Kosovo. This includes Aviano Air Base, an Italian Air Force base that is home to the US Air Force's 31st Fighter Wing that flies the F-16C. Civilian airports such as the Venice Marco Polo Airport, one of the largest in Italy are also being modelled. The map is planned to be available in 2026. For the latest updates on its development, please visit the DCS OnReTech forum thread. We look forward to your feedback and wishes for this long-awaited map. Current HillNew AssetsWe’re excited to share that the Currenthill pack will be receiving new assets that will expand mission-building possibilities.The Grisha-class Corvette is optimized for anti-submarine warfare and coastal defense operations. It will have radar and missiles, a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) point defence gun, and a deck gun.Meanwhile, the AI only EC-665 Tiger UHT, the German variant of the Eurocopter Tiger, can conduct reconnaissance, close air support and anti-armor operations with tactical finesse. We look forward to delivering these assets to you in a future update. DCS InterviewWags and Deephack talk DCS
Recently, Matt “Wags” Wagner sat down with Deephack for an in-depth interview covering all things DCS. The discussion spans everything from Matt’s long history with flight simulations and his start in the industry to his vision for the future of DCS.Some key highlights include insights into the design and planned release strategies for highly anticipated features such as the Dynamic Campaign and ATC overhaul, how third-party additions have evolved over the years, and the direction Eagle Dynamics aims to take as DCS continues to progress and evolve. Watch the full interview on Deephack’s YouTube channel.Thank you again for your passion and support,Yours sincerely,Eagle Dynamics