Japan tank explosion kills 3 soldiers in training

During a morning firing exercise at the Himeshima Training Area in Oita Prefecture, a shell detonated inside the barrel of a Japan Ground Self‑Defense Force Type 10 tank at about 8:39 a.m. The explosion killed three of the four crew members and wounded the fourth. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed condolences to the families and announced an investigation into the cause. The incident highlights safety concerns in Japan’s armored training programs.