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Indonesia military modernization 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 18
SEP 18 · Day 1
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Jakarta signed an $8.1bn deal in 2022 to purchase 42 French-made Rafale fighter jets.
Indonesia received its first-ever aircraft carrier.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the ship will be used to manage disasters.