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Saturday, July 25, 2009

INS Vikramaditya 60% more expensive than a new aircraft carrier
India's Comptroller and Audit General (CAG) has criticized the decision to buy ex-Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov.

CAG said the Indian Navy had bought a ship that is 60 percent more expensive than a new one and has half the lifespan.

The carrier also lacks a CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) that can defend the ship when it enters service.

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