DCS 2.5.3.24984 introduces JHMCS and new weaponry for the F/A-18C, significant flight model and system updates for the MiG-29, visual and radar overhauls for the AJS37 Viggen, and various AI and map expansions including the Persian Gulf.
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- F/A-18C
- Introduced JHMCS, allowing pilots to cue weapons and view radar info via the helmet.→Added
- Introduced FPAS for improved flight path awareness.→Added
- AGM-65E:Added AGM-65E with laser guidance, usable with JTAC/AFAC assistance.→Laser
- AGM-65G:Initial introduction of the AGM-65G missile in Open Beta.→Added
- Radar:Major refactoring of the radar system for better stability and accuracy.
- ACM mode:Improved ACM mode performance regardless of target aspect.
- Wingmen:Added radio command to AI wingmen to 'Go to Tanker'.→Go to Tanker
- MiG-29
- Nose Wheel Steering:Added HI (31 deg) and LO (8 deg) steering modes for better taxiing and takeoff/landing.1→2
- Throttle:Eliminated the dead zone in the throttle between maximum military power and afterburner.present→removed
- AJS37 Viggen
- Ground Mapping Radar:Greatly improved ground mapping radar with better object visibility and terrain differentiation.1.0→2.0
- F10 Map:Added ability to put specific marks (B1-B9, etc.) on the F10 map for recon and attack targets.→Added
- RB-15:AI will now use RB-15 missiles properly.incorrect→correct
- Persian GulfAdded several new airfields including Kish Island, Al Bateen, and Abu Dhabi International (WIP).→Added
- General
- Added support for the new Combined Arms campaign: Frontlines Georgia.→Frontlines Georgia
- Servers with 40+ slots and clients are now fully visible in the server list.hidden→visible
- SA-15 Tor:Added SAM SA-15 Tor to the Iran region.→Added
▼Nerfs1
- MiG-29Engines:Engines will now be destroyed if speed exceeds 2.6 Mach.→2.6M Mach
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralAI Aircraft:Fixed AI aircraft climbing to excessively high altitudes when attacking armor with bombs.too high→fixed
◆Other changes3
- MiG-29
- Flight model corrections including engine gyrotorque, causing slight spin during tailslide maneuvers.
- Speed Brake:Speed brake drag now depends on Mach number, generally resulting in less drag.static→dynamic
- Persian GulfRestored the map size to the original viewable area in the Mission Editor.reduced→original
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Patch history
- DCS 2.9.27.25183.5Jun 23, 2026 · 3w
Update focusing on missile seeker physics for AIM-7 and R-27, various aircraft bug fixes, and campaign mission refinements.
+7−3→ - →DCS 2.9.26.23303May 5, 2026 · 2mo
DCS 2.9.26.23303 focuses on stability fixes for the core engine and AH-64D, seeker lock adjustments for several missiles, and mission tuning for the AV-8B campaign.
- DCS 2.9.25.21402 UpdateMar 19, 2026 · 4mo
DCS 2.9.25.21402 focuses on AI aircraft stability, significant flight model and system refinements for the La-7 Early Access, and various campaign mission updates.
+12→ - DCS 2.9.24.20232Feb 11, 2026 · 5mo
DCS 2.9.24.20232 focuses on stability fixes for core systems, localization updates for several Heatblur aircraft, and specific mission adjustments across various campaigns.
+2→ - DCS 2.9.22.17913 UpdateDec 2, 2025 · 7mo
DCS 2.9.22.17913 focuses on extensive stability fixes and EFB enhancements for the C-130J, including the removal of the AVX CPU requirement.
+4→ - →DCS 2.9.21.16552 UpdateOct 28, 2025 · 8mo
DCS 2.9.21.16552 focuses on stability hotfixes for specific modules, a multiplayer slot bug fix, and AI behavior improvements for the Iron Tide campaign.
- DCS 2.9.20.15384 UpdateSep 24, 2025 · 9mo
Update 2.9.20.15384 introduces the Iron Tide campaign, significant fixes and additions for the MiG-29A, weapon balancing, and various stability improvements across multiple aircraft.
+8→ - →DCS Update 2.9.18.12899Jul 28, 2025 · 11mo
Stability update focusing on crash fixes for the F-16C, AH-64D, and carrier landings, alongside a scripting API rollback.
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