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[pokepara]

Don't forget the first Studio Ghibli film, Laputa: Castle in the Sky. The sky castle is a wonder, but also a weapon that can be exploited by warmongers. The heroes choose to destroy its military capacity, even if it means returning to the earth.

 

[BoronCarbide]

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"Japan deploys first long-range missiles as it steps up deterrence"​

This is to "deter" China but given the state of US bases in the Middle East, this is symbolic imo.

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for screenshot of the article

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[TOKYO DRIFT ABC]

Three Ground Self Defense Force members died and one was injured following a tank explosion on the morning of the 21st at the Hijudai Maneuver Area in Oita Prefecture.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the accident occurred at approximately 8:39 a.m. while the Western Army Tank Unit was conducting firing drills at the Hijudai Maneuver Area. A shell exploded, resulting in four casualties among the personnel on board a Type 10 tank. In total, three SDF members lost their lives and one remains injured.

The Hita Kusu Wide Area Fire Department reported receiving an emergency call from the SDF at around 8:40 a.m. stating that a tank had exploded during training at the Hijudai Maneuver Area and that four people were injured.

A 45 year old man and a 28 year old man were confirmed dead, and a 32 year old man is reported to be in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest. A 21 year old woman sustained injuries but is conscious and able to communicate. The Ground Self Defense Force is currently investigating the cause of the explosion.

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[gk1713]

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Apparently one shot from the Type 10 hits harder than 200 rounds from the VT4, no wonder Japan suddenly felt virtuous enough to announce exporting lethal weapons today

 

[sangye]

Reenactment.

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is this some sort of joke on the death of these poor fellas? it seems in such poor taste, especially for a mod of SDF

 

[siegecrossbow]

Looks like the damage is relatively internalized.

 

[shiftenter]

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Looks like the damage is relatively internalized.

The shell exploded inside the turret where the ammunition is stored.

Consider the Type 10 is an autoloader tank, my guess is the shell probable misfired and crew mishandled the primer when conducting unloading the live munition.

 

[sheogorath]

In a larger picture posted in reddit, you can kinda see the blowout panels are open so maybe it detonated in the bustle but it either broke through the bulkhead or the blast door was open.

 

[TOKYO DRIFT ABC]

In a larger picture posted in reddit, you can kinda see the blowout panels are open so maybe it detonated in the bustle but it either broke through the bulkhead or the blast door was open.


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Surprised the tank's still in one piece after a shell detonated inside the turret. Wonder if a Russian tank would hold up

 

[siegecrossbow]

Surprised the tank's still in one piece after a shell detonated inside the turret. Wonder if a Russian tank would hold up

It’s in one piece because the tank is not fully loaded with ammo. If it were then the turret would’ve been launched T-72 style.