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Indonesia Receives First Aircraft Carrier Amid Debate
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship, sparking debate over its cost and military utility. The gift aims to bolster the nation's maritime security but faces criticism from defence analysts and opposition politicians.
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The Guardian
The gift from Italy has sparked fierce debate among defence analysts and opposition politicians who question its true cost and purposeIndonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelagic nation’s maritime secu
2026-09-18 04:04 UTC