War Thunder Forums: Classified Data Leaks Continue, As Is Tradition
In the latest incident, a War Thunder player was banned for posting a restricted AV-8B Harrier flight manual section on the game’s forums. This marks the ninth known instance of players sharing classified or export-controlled documents to influence in-game accuracy. Despite the documents’ potential availability elsewhere, the game developer enforces strict policies against any restricted information, regardless of intent. The posted manual was labeled “Distribution Statement C,” restricting its public release, and thus violated the forum’s rules. The incident underscores the challenges of balancing the War Thunder community’s interest in realism with the legal and ethical implications of handling restricted military documentation.
John Q. Hosedrinker