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This week, the DCS community comes together in support of one of our own. Operation Wags is a community-wide charity event backing Matt "Wags" Wagner in his fight against bone marrow cancer, bringing together content creators, developers, and thousands of virtual pilots across two weekends: July 31st–August 2nd and August 7th–August 9th. Whether you fly, watch, or simply spread the word, every bit of support helps. Learn more below.

Half a century after its maiden flight on February 22nd, 1975, the Su-25 Frogfoot remains one of the toughest, most battle-tested airframes ever to see combat, last year marking its 50th year of service. Our team is reconstructing the Frogfoot from scratch for DCS, bringing every aspects of this important aircraft up to today's visual standards, including next-generation cockpit lighting and exceptional detail, internal and external. Dig into the progress so far in our development report below.

Discover new battlefields during the DCS Summer Sale with 50% off all Eagle Dynamics terrains and modules, including DCS: Iraq and DCS: Afghanistan. From modern combat environments to iconic historical locations, now is the perfect time to expand your collection and prepare for the exciting terrain updates still to come.

The DCS Summer Sale continues with another week with 50% off all Eagle Dynamics products and great savings across a wide range of third-party aircraft, terrains, and campaigns. From legendary World War II warbirds and maps to popular third-party favorites such as the DCS: Viggen, DCS: JF-17, and DCS: Syria, there are plenty of opportunities to save on your next addition. Check out this week's featured deals and don't miss your chance to save.

The DCS Summer Sale 2026 has begun! For a limited time, every Eagle Dynamics-developed aircraft, terrain, technology, and campaign module is available at 50% off, a rare opportunity to build your collection and save big. Joining the sale are many of our third-party partners, with discounts across a huge selection of aircraft, maps, and campaigns. From legendary warbirds to cutting-edge fighters and helicopters, there is something for every virtual pilot. See the full list of offers and learn more in the article below. (Steam discounts will begin when the Steam Summer Sale starts.)

The wait is over! The DCS: F-100D Super Sabre by Grinnelli Designs is now available, bringing one of the most iconic fighters of the early jet age to DCS. Featuring an extensive weapons suite, deeply modelled systems, realistic Cold War-era avionics, and unique capabilities such as Zero Length Launch operations, the F-100D offers a challenging and rewarding experience for pilots looking to master a true classic. Learn more below.

The DCS: F-14B Upgrade by Heatblur Simulations is now available for pre-order at $49.99 USD through both the Eagle Dynamics E-Shop and Heatblur’s website. Expanding the DCS: F-14A/B Tomcat into its modernized 2000s-era configuration, this major upgrade adds important new multirole capabilities while preserving the iconic two-seat experience Tomcat fans know and love. Learn more below.

This is your Last chance to preorder the DCS: F-100D Super Sabre by Grinnelli Designs and save 30%. The newest “Hun” preview dives into the aircraft’s radar warning capabilities and highlights the sights and sounds that defined early jet combat. Catch the latest video and learn more below. If you’re heading to FlightSimExpo in Saint Paul, be sure to visit Grinnelli and see the Super Sabre in action.

We are making good progress on new terrain-optimization methods to reduce install sizes while preserving the visual quality expected from DCS. Early testing is already showing promising disk space savings on larger terrains like DCS: Afghanistan; more improvements are planned as these methods continue to evolve. More details below.

The southern region of the DCS: Iraq map continues to take shape with new airfields, cities, industrial zones, and unique landmarks like Kharg Island, the Kuwait Towers, NBK Tower, and Stadium 974. From Desert Storm to modern conflicts, this evolving theatre is steadily coming to life.

The northern region of the DCS: North Afghanistan map progresses with the additions of Mazar-i-Sharif, Kunduz, Fayzabad, and Sheberghan airfields in Afghanistan and Mary International Airport and Mary-2 airfields in Turkmenistan. We are also testing new map optimization technology aimed at reducing install sizes without sacrificing visual quality.