• Arliegh Burke - Setting Tomahawk to 0 causes client crash - fixed. 

• Ships loadout synchronization - fixed

• AI aircraft. Fixed CTD on RTB order.

• 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

• 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

• Updated Instant Action Missions

• Fixed missing Iraq IA Missions

• Updated Chinese localization

• 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)

DCS: 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.

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

As 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[www.digitalcombatsimulator.com].

Weapon 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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!

Using the official template here[www.digitalcombatsimulator.com] (backup[drive.google.com]), 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. 

• 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[winctrl.com] or PTO 2 Panel of Take Off[winctrl.com]

• 2nd Place: $50 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.

• 3rd Place: $25 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.

1. Create Your Livery: 

   • Design a unique and exciting livery for the DCS: C-130J using the provided official template here[www.digitalcombatsimulator.com] (backup[drive.google.com]).

2. 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[forum.dcs.world] if you win. .

   • Submit your livery via the competition submission page by replying to the thread[forum.dcs.world]. You can use an external link if the ZIP file size is too large.

3. 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.

• Entries will be judged on creativity, quality and in-sim applicability.

• Finalists will be showcased on our forums for community viewing.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

All entries must be submitted by the 6th of April 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Late submissions will not be considered.

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.

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[forum.dcs.world] 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 MAX[winctrl.com]or PTO 2 Panel of Take Off[winctrl.com]. This prize is not guaranteed, and only one winner will be selected if the livery is deemed worthy. Good luck!

Grayflag 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 https://discord.gg/deathfromabove.

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics