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Indonesia's new aircraft carrier faces scrutiny over high fuel costs and utilization

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Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, the KRI Sriwijaya-100, has drawn scrutiny regarding its significant daily fuel cost of $98,700. Analysts suggest the vessel should be utilized for power projection and military operations beyond Jakarta's immediate vicinity. There are concerns that underutilization could render the expensive asset vulnerable. AI

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Indonesia's new aircraft carrier faces scrutiny over high fuel costs and utilization

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Maria Siow ·

    Is Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier worth its US$98,700 a day fuel cost?

    Indonesia’s fresh drills this month on its first and only aircraft carrier have refocused attention on the issue of whether the costly, ageing vessel is being put to good strategic use. The KRI Sriwijaya-100, commissioned two months ago, should be deployed for power projection an…

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