Indonesia’s budget battles sink its aircraft-carrier dreams
Indonesia's ambition to acquire an aircraft carrier faces financial and strategic hurdles. While the Indonesian Navy sees the carrier as useful for non-war operations like humanitarian aid and maritime security, observers question the practicality and cost-effectiveness of such a purchase.
Admiral Muhammad Ali highlighted the need for modernization, pointing to recent acquisitions of Italian frigates and plans for further upgrades. However, experts like Abdul Rahman Yaacob argue that dedicating an aircraft carrier solely to non-combat roles lacks strategic justification, raising doubts about whether the investment aligns with Indonesia's actual needs and resources.
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Indonesia's ambition to acquire an aircraft carrier faces financial and strategic hurdles. While the Indonesian Navy sees the carrier as useful for non-war operations like humanitarian aid and maritime security, observers question the practicality and cost-effectiveness of such a purchase.
Admiral Muhammad Ali highlighted the need for modernization, pointing to recent acquisitions of Italian frigates and plans for further upgrades. However, experts like Abdul Rahman Yaacob argue that dedicating an aircraft carrier solely to non-combat roles lacks strategic justification, raising doubts about whether the investment aligns with Indonesia's actual needs and resources.
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