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Japan GSDF to probe radio comms during fatal drill accident

Japan GSDF to probe radio comms during fatal drill accident

World 17:21 22/04/2026

TOKYO -- Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force plans to investigate radio communications at the time of a fatal accident that occurred during a live-fire drill in the southwestern prefecture of Oita, Defense Ministry sources said Wednesday.

3 GSDF members die in tank drill accident

3 GSDF members die in tank drill accident

World 16:40 21/04/2026

TOKYO -- Three Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members died in an accident Tuesday during a tank firing drill at the Hijudai training area in the southwestern prefecture of Oita.