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Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitions

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The gift from Italy has sparked fierce debate among defence analysts and opposition politicians who question its true cost and purpose Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthe…

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  • The gift from Italy has sparked fierce debate among defence analysts and opposition politicians who question its true cost and purpose Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthe…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:04:57 UTC.

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