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Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation’s maritime security and disaster response capabilities.

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Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation’s maritime security and disaster response capabilities.
The Guardian
Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitions (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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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 strengthen the archipelagic nation’s maritime security and …
Al Jazeera
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.

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