A War Thunder player has once again been banned for leaking classified military information on the official game forums. This incident involves the unauthorized upload of a NATOPS (Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization) manual section concerning the AV-8B and TAV-8B Harrier aircraft, which are used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The post was quickly removed by the War Thunder community, and the user responsible was temporarily banned.
Such leaks are not uncommon in War Thunder, a free-to-play multiplayer military game featuring real-life military aircraft, naval vessels, and vehicles. The game attracts players with deep knowledge of military hardware, which sometimes leads to the sharing of sensitive information.
This is not the first time classified information has been leaked in War Thunder. According to the UK Defense Journal, there have been at least nine similar incidents. Managing these leaks poses a significant challenge for the game’s community managers, but they have developed effective moderation strategies over time.
War Thunder is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Android platforms for those interested in experiencing the game firsthand.
