Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions
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Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier on Friday, acquiring a former Italian warship intended to bolster the archipelago nation's maritime security and disaster response capabilities.
The acquisition has sparked a fierce debate among defense analysts and opposition politicians, who have raised questions regarding the true cost and ultimate military purpose of the vessel.
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The Guardian World (GB)Highlights fierce domestic debate over financial costs and military purposes.
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