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Roadmap part 1

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2026 Roadmap

Part 1

Looking 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 Sale

Up 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[www.digitalcombatsimulator.com] 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,

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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[www.digitalcombatsimulator.com] 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[www.digitalcombatsimulator.com]. The DCS Steam Edition sale will end on the 5th of January 2026 at 18:00 GMT.

DCS Update

Development Progress

In 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[www.digitalcombatsimulator.com].

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 Christmas

Happy holidays

This 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,

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Posted: December 31, 2025

Physically pained by writing this.

This is not a game, this is an interactive digital museum. It is a fabulous interactive digital museum, and if your goal is to see what certain historical aircraft sound, handle, and look like while conducting similar missions to their real-life purposes, you will be well served. However, if you want to experience how those missions themselves are structured and sequenced within larger tasks or concepts, or if your goal is to play content that you do not make yourself, DCS will disappoint you.

DCS is beautiful but the visuals do not impact gameplay whatsoever. Clouds will not affect radar picture or IR seeker performance, or AI detection/acquisition of player aircraft.

Missions require heavy, heavy scripting to function. You will never be surprised by your own missions, and third-party missions (some of which require you to purchase a campaign) may surprise you the first time or first few times for more complicated and scripted campaigns, but they will not change beyond the parameters set by the mission creator.

AI is simultaneously borderline disabled and omniscient; they can detect the undetectable, see and track you through mountains, and their aircraft are subject to none of the laws of physics, with special problems coming from the WW2 and Korean aircraft whose characteristics in the hands of AI can be gently called fictitious.

DCS is missing features promised a decade ago (Vulkan, dynamic campaign, weather system overhaul, missile API). First-party modules (F-16C, F/A-18C, Supercarrier) are missing core features (F-16C still has incomplete/incorrect GPS implementation to correct the INS, Hornet MSI is still incomplete and NAVFLIR is not implemented, Supercarrier is a shell of a module) and are removed from early access while still bugged.

ED has established a clear pattern for issues raised by the players on their forums:

1. Players will complain, for example, that a missile's terminal guidance is not switching from HPRF to MPRF, or, more precisely, that ED's implementation of MPRF is mathematically incorrect and therefore behaving incorrectly all around.

2. ED will declare that the game is correct.

3. Players will provide unclassified, peer-reviewed source documents showing that DCS' model is incorrect.

4. ED will lock the thread for racism after community managers and moderators argue with the above players, including vetted pilots of that aircraft in current service, that the completely unclassified and peer reviewed sources those players provided are simply incorrect because ED has secret documents proving the game is right.

5. ED will patch the missile five years later but will still not address the radar performance issue because it would reveal problems with DCS' simulation of radar cross sections and radar in general.

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DCS Update 2.9.23.18431

Dec 22, 2025

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

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4195170/DCS_F16C_Sentry_Pacific_2025_Campaign_by_SOB_Simulations/

DCS Core

Assets

Added Cold War Assets pack(+):

APC BTR-60

APC BTR-70

ATGM AT-3 Sagger 9P133 (BRDM-2 with 9M14 "Malyutka")

MBT T-62M

MBT T-80B

SAM SA-5 S-200 Radar P-14 "Tall king" EWR

SAM 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[forum.dcs.world])
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[forum.dcs.world])
FPS loss with damaged unit on water - fixed (FPS loss with damaged unit on water - Game Performance Bugs - ED Forums[forum.dcs.world])
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[forum.dcs.world])

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[forum.dcs.world])

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

Campaigns

DCS: 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.

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