Yes!! That would be badass!!
Just writing in here to get my notifications for this years thread!
Happy New Year, everybody!
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Hope you are doing wellā¦! Thanks for stopping byā¦
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Same here! Happy new year! Hereās hoping for a fantastic 2021!
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Next update
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Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.59625.1
Next update: To be announced
Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.59625.1
Next update: Planned 27th January 2021
Thank you
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2.7 on the 27th! w00t! two more weeks baby!
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Didnāt Kate state specifically, that they had to do a big update for the Hornet before 2.7?
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Yes,One more update to the 2.5 series then on to 2.7 is my understanding
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With only one per month then that seems to imply 2.7 is Feb.
@komemiuteā¦ from the latest newsletter ā¦ good timing with the win10 upgrade
With the enormous changes in technology and the broad improvements we are planning, please be aware that Windows 7 will no longer be supported as of the release of DCS World 2.7 which we hope to be releasing in the coming months. We will of course be informing you well in advance when a firm date is finalised.
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Yea, itās about time.
Windows 7 is well past itās expiry date, and I am glad we purged it from the office as well.
Now to wait and see if Windows 10X ever becomes mainstream once it comes outā¦
Heh! Or maybe I knew something! 
(No, I did not, just plain dumb luck!) 
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Heard 10X was a āliteā version of Windows to compete with ChromeOS and such? Also would require a Microsoft Login?
From what I read recently yes, and it will lack traditional application support - instead relying on Windows Store and UWP apps. However, regular program support is intended to follow later and they will run sandboxed/containerized. 10X is supposed to be a clean slate so to speak, removing much of the old code allowing it to be slimmer. Windows Update got rebuilt for it to run better on the lower power hardware.
However, Windows 10 itself is slowly being cleaned up (Settings gets more functions from Control Panel for example) so I wonder if at some point 10X will become mainstream (perhaps as Windows 11 or something far down the road).
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My aging Win7 machine just went into cardiac arrestā¦
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Weekend News
22 January 2021
As the world navigates an ever-changing new norm of virtual learning, delivery and drive-by birthday celebrations, our customers have relied on us to stay informed, connected and entertained. Now, more than ever before, our customers around the world have found inspiration and value in the breadth and quality of our products, which impacts their lives in big and small ways everyday.
We would like to share a development report on our DCS: F/A-18C Hornet. We are currently working towards an impressive update, new features will include Ground Moving Target (GMT) and SEA radar modes. This update will also include new defense systems and the Transmit Designate (TXDSG) option on the Situational Awareness display, as well as greatly expanded defensive systems like countermeasure programs and electronic warfare capabilities.
Our third party partners are working on new and exciting campaigns that we plan to release in the coming weeks. They will provide you with excellent immersion and will test your skills.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
F/A-18C
Hornet
An issue where RWR Contacts displayed on the wrong azimuth has now been resolved. We fixed an issue where moving the TDC caused the radar beam to stick. We also fixed a JSOW A/C manoeuvre error that caused a miss.
Fuel Low BIT has been added, as well as auto-lase for the GBU-24 Paveway III. We are planning for these features and many more to be released in the next update to DCS World Open Beta 2.5.6.
Check out the In Development Screenshots.
F/A-18C Hornet
Development Progress
Ground Moving Target (GMT) Radar Mode
Locating ground targets can be a difficult task, an important tool that can assist you is the Ground Moving Target (GMT) Air-to-Ground (A-G) radar mode. When enabled, this mode detects moving ground units and allows you to designate them for tracking. Note that GMT will not detect stationary targets.
When paired with the AGM-65F Maverick and laser-guided bombs, GMT can be a useful tool for detecting, tracking, and engaging mobile targets.
SEA Radar Mode
Whilst the general MAP Air-to-Ground radar mode has been available for some time, we will soon introduce the SEA A-G mode. This mode allows the radar to detect and track ships out to 80 nm. This is particularly useful for engaging ships using the AGM-84D Harpoon anti-ship missiles with specific range and bearing targeting. SEA mode can also be interleaved to display MAP ground returns.
Instruction Video: SEA Radar Mode
When a target has been designated in SEA mode, the targeting pod can also be slaved to the target.
Defensive Systems Update
We are pleased to announce several new defensive features planned for the next update. These include the addition of Semi/Automatic (S/A) and AUTO expendable countermeasure programs, the Airborne Self-Protection Jammer (ASPJ), and jammer effects on the radar.
Instruction Video: Defensive Systems Update
Transmit Designate
Weāll be adding the Transmit Designate (TXDSG) option on the Situational Awareness (SA) display. When enabled, it allows you to transmit suits to ground designation points and Launch & Steering (L&S) targets for flight members and friendly aircraft on the same Link-16 network.
Instruction Video: Target Designation (TXDSG)
Additions
Highlights
As well as the substantial push to complete the Hornetās new features, we would like to mention a notable addition:
Handy Wind Bulk Carrier
A new civilian ship equipped with a functioning helipad for:
- DCS: UH-1H Huey
- DCS: SA342 Gazelle
- DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2
F-5E Tiger II
The headwind and tailwind anomalies have now been fixed.
Mission Editor
AI escort aircraft not engaging targets correctly issues have been resolved.
DCS World
We have added more realistic cockpit sounds when using weapons. The F-10 Ruler in VR and multi monitor mode has now been fixed. The SA-2 Guidance has received a necessary accuracy improvement. Also, user created ground units now shows in white in F10 view.
You can expect these minor fixes and many more additions to be included in the next Open Beta 2.5.6 update planned for next week. We are incredibly optimistic about where weāre heading, and we believe that the opportunities for developers and the creative community are endless, as are all the positive and meaningful benefits to our customers.
We thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
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Still really waiting for those extra 30 flares!
Although still short of the benchmark A-10C - where display of flight member and allied flight symbols on the TAD allows them to be hooked at set as SPI. Hornet appears to be a manual affair, in that regard but thatās OK.
What, the Mi-8 canāt fit!? 
Well sounds like a big update, canāt wait!
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When are the new clouds available in DCS?
Sorry, Iām not up to date. My installation runs the stable release, too. Guess my brain runs stable, too, so I ignore the DCS forums 
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Whenever 2.7 hits I reckon. Hopefully thatāll be the update after the next one. No idea when itāll hit stable. ED always leaves that up to its own discretion, updating the stable when they feel they have a good and stable update.
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Iām under the same impression.