Japan Type 10 tank explosion kills 3

A Japanese Type 10 tank exploded during a live-fire exercise, killing three crew members and seriously injuring a fourth.

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Japan

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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 19:48 UTC

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A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 10 main battle tank suffered a catastrophic internal explosion during a live-fire training exercise. A shell detonated inside the tank's turret for an unknown reason, killing three crew members and seriously injuring a fourth. Japan has suspended live-fire drills pending an investigation into the incident.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-03994cycle Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 19:48 UTC · first reported 21 Apr