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Originally Posted by gunnut
You don't spend nearly enough to support a navy with a carrier.
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Define "carrier" here.
After all, countries such as Spain and Italy has STOVL carriers that have great potential, equipped with F-35's for example.
Even as Harrier carriers, they are able to put fairly sustainable airpower into an area lacking conventional air bases. (I don't count a dirt strip as an air base, logistically speaking)