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Why another Admiral Kuznetsov modernisation looked unconvincing

Repeated trouble made replacement look more credible than another attempt to recover the Russian carrier.

Question

Was another modernisation of Admiral Kuznetsov worthwhile?

Short answer

The ship looked too troubled to justify another rescue attempt; replacement appeared more sensible.

Notes

Another attempt to modernise Admiral Kuznetsov prompts the opinion that the troubled carrier should finally be replaced. Building a new ship is preferred, with buying from another country offered as an alternative. The suggestion of purchasing a Chinese carrier is delivered humorously. These are reactions to the programme in July 2020.