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Air Defender Changelog Version 0.8.2.0 This update is about how a game begins and how the enemy behaves once you meet it. Instant Action no longer buries you before your aircraft are airborne, a Peacetime start no longer plays out to the same script every time, intercepted aircra
Air Defender Changelog Version 0.8.1.0 A focused follow-up to the 0.8 release, built almost entirely from your reports. Interceptors now go back where they belong after a task, the enemy keeps fighting to the end of a campaign instead of going quiet, and the radio says the right
Air Defender Changelog Version 0.8 The biggest update to Air Defender since release, and everything since 0.7.0.0 is in it. Every pilot and controller has been re-voiced, interceptors now describe what they see, intercepts of formations and civilian traffic run through to a prope
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.7.0.0 - 23 May 2026 A major reliability and polish update covering interceptor behaviour, voice and radio procedure, save and load, map settings, scoring, civilian and emergency handling, and difficulty options. New: Difficulty-Scaled Fuel Consu
A focused hotfix bundle covering radar reliability, Russian deception polish, and engagement procedure correctness. Radar & Track Reliability - Radar Toggle No Longer Destroys Aircraft: Switching a radar off no longer permanently removes the enemy aircraft it had been trackin
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.6.9.94 - May 2026 A large bundle of fixes covering campaign endings, the end-of-game summary and soundtrack, the identification procedure on Hard difficulty, Russian deception, stuck aircraft, AWACS and interceptor reliability, civilian traffic
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.6.8.49 - April 2026 This is a major update bringing enemy variety, a comprehensive intelligence reporting system, an expanded Guide panel, intercept status updates, shift handover, supply coaching, and dozens of fixes across interceptors, radar,
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.6.0.1 - March 2026 This is a major update bringing a completely new coaching and mentoring system, comprehensive ASMA console upgrades, training mission improvements, a hidden easter egg, and hundreds of stability and performance fixes under the
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.5.13.15 - March 2026 Bug Fixes - Linux/Proton Display Switching : Fixed fullscreen display-mode handling so Borderless, Fullscreen, and Windowed preferences remain consistent when switching between laptop and external displays. - Resolution Sele
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.5.13.11 - March 2026 New Features - Multi-Weapon Missile System : F3 Tornado interceptors now carry two distinct missile types — 4x Skyflash (radar-guided, Fox 1, 24nm range) and 2x AIM-9L Sidewinder (heat-seeking, Fox 2, 10nm range). Fighters u
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.5.12.14 - March 2026 Improvements - Community recommendation - Redeployment Preparation Time: All military aircraft now require 30 minutes of preparation before taking off when redeployed to another base. ASMA messages now indicate the departure
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.5.10.2 - March 2026 New Features - Instant Action Game Mode : New main menu option that drops you straight into Critical tension with a Scared public. Bomber raids, ballistic launches, and weapons-hot rules activate immediately — no Peacetime bu
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.5.5.4 - March 2026 This is a major update introducing an entirely new Aircraft Register with real historical data, authentic airline callsigns across all traffic, a fully reworked intercept system, a moveable panel system for every panel in the
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.4.8.12 - January 2026 New Features - QRA Launch Command: The player now has the option to choose how many (1-4) interceptors to launch and from which base. Improvements - Nimrod: Aircraft Control tab has been added and loitering orbit size reduc
Air Defender Changelog - Version 0.4.5.7 - January 2026 This update represents a significant overhaul of core systems since version 0.3.6.3. We have focused on deepening the simulation mechanics, refining the user interface, restructuring the Critical Tension gameplay, and improv
Update - 23rd December 2025 - Build 0.3.6.3 Hi guys! There's quite a few features and fixes in this update: Christmas Event (December 24th) Special seasonal scenario available on Christmas Eve (19:00 your time). Look North ;) Unique gameplay mechanics and festive UI elements If y
Update - 10th December 2025 - Build 0.3.5 Tankers Fixed the need for repeated clicks to place a tanker track. Fixed a new bug with tankers taking off with less than 100% AF (Available Fuel for Air-To-Air Refueling).
Hi guys! Some pretty significant updates and fixes applied. Hopefully these will make your experience much better. There's still plenty to do and I'll keep you updated with the latest fixes and new features. Cheers! Allan. Update - 6th December 2025 - Build 0.3.4 New Features - T
Hi guys! Couple of significant issues noticed today, but we jumped right on it. There's still plenty to do and I'll keep you updated with the latest fixes and new features. Cheers! Allan. Update - 4th December 2025 - Build 0.3.2 New Features - Version number now displayed on the