DCS Update
Development Progress
DCS Core Updates
Core AI logic has been improved for both air and ground units. Fixed aircraft AI issues include the F4U-1D’s zero fuel behavior, improved group rocket attacks, tuned heavy aircraft landing angle of attack errors, and aerial refueling improvements. AI fighters using semi-active homing missiles will now respect radar gimbal limits, and helicopter traffic jams when landing at Jalalabad AB have been resolved.
Ground AI targeting algorithms for SA-11, SA-2, and SA-3 launchers have also been refined, SAM sites now rearm correctly, and collisions between ground units and parked aircraft have been addressed. Tunguska missile accuracy has also been improved.
The Mission Editor (ME) gained a search bar for unit lists to assist when creating missions, and range rings for ground units now respect the ‘Hide Units’ setting. Weapon updates include speed limitations, aerodynamic tuning for AGM-84 variants, seeker logic improvements for AGM-88C, and corrected mass and drag parameters for various ordnance. Additional bomb skins expand visual variety, and proximity fuze logic based on battery power has been corrected, and SNEB rocket effectiveness has been increased.
Module-Specific Improvements
F-16C Viper
Numerous AN/AAQ-33 Advanced Targeting Pod improvements and weapon integration fixes ensure more reliable AGM-65, GBU-24, and LGB employment.
F/A-18C
Multi-Sensor Integration (MSI) enhancements bring additional datalink and AWACS track functionality.
AH-64D
Stability improvements for George AI, enhanced target reporting, and new Total Controls keyboard profiles.
JF-17 Thunder
Radar and HUD refinements and an updated RWR database.
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
Cockpit and menu fixes and crash prevention in multiplayer slot switching.
MiG-21bis
Improved kneeboard data organization for Cold War operations.
F4U-1D Corsair
Multiple art corrections, sound adjustments, and the addition of a WEP Master On/Off switch.
Flaming Cliffs 2024
Su-33 gains new Iraq instant action missions and HS campaign refinements.
Afghanistan
Development progress
The Afghanistan map received extensive terrain mesh, normal maps, vegetation, ground texture, and other terrain improvements. In addition to Points of Interest (POI) areas around airfields and urban areas, the entire map has received a significant improvement in accuracy and realism, including from lower altitudes.
An important addition has been the inclusion of Forward Operating Bases Clark, Gardez, Thunder, Tellier, Camp Dubs, and Camp Julien. Additionally, the Patrol bases of Khost and Deysie combat outposts have also been added. These are now highlighted on the Mission Editor and F10 Map View with green triangles.
Other notable additions include the Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Durrani, Kabul’s National Assembly, the Babur Garden, and the Kabul National Stadium. Many of the airbases also saw substantial improvement with more small and large object details, improved texture and lighting, and corrections to ramp and taxiway positions and AI logic. For a more detailed video report, please watch Matt “Wags” Wagner’s August 2025 Update video that discusses the update to the Afghanistan map and a dynamic campaign status report.
Currenthill
Assets Pack
The free Currenthill assets bring a rich lineup of modern and Cold War ground units and aircraft including:
The first iteration of the Currenthill Assets Pack will contain:
FV101 Scorpion Light Tank
FV107 Scimitar CRV
T-90A Main Battle Tank (MBT)
T-90M MBT
T-84 Oplot-M MBT
T-64 Bv 2017 MBT
M1130 Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle
M-ATV MRAP
BMPT Terminator MBT support vehicle
9K720 Iskander SRBM (with 9M723K1)
M142 GMLRS MRL (with M30A1/M31 GMLRS)
M142 ATACMS MRL (with M39A1 ATACMS)
Pantsir S1 SPAAGM (with 57E6)
Tor M2 SHORAD (with 9M338)
TOS-1A MRL (with MO.1.01.04M)
M1083 MTV Truck
IRIS-T SLM LN SAM (with IRIS-T SLM)
IRIS-T SLM STR SAM
IRIS-T SLM CP SAM
Tu-95MS Bomber (with Kh-101 and Kh-555)
Mi-28N Attack Helicopter (with Ataka and Igla)
Project 22160 Patrol Ship with SA-15 (Tor-M2)
Project 22160 Patrol Ship
Each Asset comes with:
High resolution textures
LODs for both model and destroyed model
Custom sounds
Animations
Summer, desert and winter liveries
FLIR textures
Encyclopedia entries
Combined Arms support except Tor M2 and Pantsir sensor and weapon control
These new units are part of our ongoing mission to improve the DCS battlefield to facilitate the creation of engaging and realistic missions and campaigns. As always, your feedback plays a critical role in guiding our work.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics