India's acquisition of the former Baku is proposed as another major procurement error. The criticism centres on the expense of refitting an old hull with more limited capability. A panel member claims that the reconstruction cost exceeded the cost of both Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. The cost comparison is offered as part of that criticism without an itemised breakdown.
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Criticism of India's ex-Baku carrier reconstruction
The case against India's ex-Baku acquisition centres on the expense of reconstructing an older, less capable carrier.