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Indonesia commissions first aircraft carrier, KRI Sriwijaya
Overview
Indonesia has officially commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the KRI Sriwijaya, into the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL). Formerly the Italian Navy ship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, the vessel arrived in Jakarta on September 18 and was formally handed over on September 24.
During a formal ceremony attended by Indonesian National Armed Forces chief General Agus Subiyanto and TNI-AL chief Admiral Muhammad Ali, the Italian naval ensign was lowered and the Indonesian flag was raised. President Prabowo Subianto has directed that the carrier be modified to support the operation of helicopters and drones to enhance its capabilities in Non-War Military Operations (OMSP), specifically focusing on disaster management and humanitarian assistance. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) noted the carrier could serve as a vital hub for logistics and search and rescue in remote areas where land access is severed.
With this acquisition, Indonesia becomes the second country in Southeast Asia to operate an aircraft carrier, following Thailand. The vessel is expected to serve as a maritime operations command center and a tool for defense diplomacy.
To support this transition, Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Jakarta to modernize the KRI Sriwijaya. This agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to enhance the vessel’s operational effectiveness in maritime defense, security, humanitarian assistance, and emergency management. Under the partnership, Fincantieri will utilize its original design and construction expertise to guide the modernization, while PT PAL Indonesia will provide shipbuilding, systems integration, support, and maintenance.
Entities
Prabowo Subianto · Indonesian Navy · Giuseppe Garibaldi · Indonesia · Fincantieri
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"Indonesia has commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the KRI Sriwijaya."
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"The vessel is expected to be renamed KRI Sriwijaya or KRI Gadjah Mada."
One claim states Indonesia has already commissioned the KRI Sriwijaya, while the other states the vessel is expected to be renamed KRI Sriwijaya, implying the commissioning/naming process is not yet a
- [DISPUTED] Indonesia has commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the KRI Sriwijaya.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The former Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi arrived at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on September 18.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Indonesian officials intend to use the carrier primarily for disaster relief, humanitarian missions, and fighting forest fires.
- [● 4 SOURCES] President Prabowo Subianto directed that the KRI Sriwijaya be modified to support the operation of helicopters and drones.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The vessel was formerly the Italian Navy ship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ship is 180 meters long and can accommodate up to 18 helicopters and 830 personnel.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ship was received as a grant from the Italian government.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indonesian Finance Ministry approved approximately $450 million in financing for the programme in 2025.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PT PAL is conducting studies to potentially modify the ship's COGAG propulsion system to diesel to reduce costs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The official transfer of the vessel to the Indonesian Navy is scheduled for September 24.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The KRI Sriwijaya represents a modernization of TNI defense equipment and can serve as a maritime operations command center.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesFincantieri and PT PAL sign MoU to modernize Indonesian naval vessel
Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia signed an MoU to modernize the KRI Sriwijaya, the former Italian Navy vessel Giuseppe Garibaldi, fostering broader industrial and defense cooperation.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 15 sourcesIndonesia commissions KRI Sriwijaya, its first aircraft carrier
Indonesia has commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the KRI Sriwijaya, formerly the Italian ship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, to bolster maritime defense and disaster relief capabilities.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesIndonesia acquires first aircraft carrier KRI Sriwijaya
Indonesia has acquired the former Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, to be renamed KRI Sriwijaya, marking its first aircraft carrier and a shift toward blue-water navy capabilities.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesIndonesia receives first aircraft carrier via Italian grant
Indonesia has received the former Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi in Jakarta. The vessel will be repurposed for disaster relief and humanitarian missions as part of a naval modernization drive.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesIndonesia to repurpose Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi
Indonesia is preparing to receive the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, which will be modified for disaster management and forest fire mitigation before debuting in a naval parade in October 2026.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesIndonesia's first aircraft carrier to arrive in Jakarta on Sept. 17
Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, the Giuseppe Garibaldi, is expected to arrive in Jakarta on September 17, 2026, following a stop in Sri Lanka and an escort by Italian and Indonesian naval forces.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesIndonesia to repurpose Italian aircraft carrier for disaster response
President Prabowo Subianto plans to convert an Italian aircraft carrier into a disaster response vessel for helicopter and drone operations, while police pursue 138 suspects in forest fire cases.
Sources
adj.com.my · antaranews.com · bairdmaritime.com · bantenekspres.co.id · berita.rtm.gov.my · beritaharian.sg · clovermedia.jp · cnbcindonesia.com · disway.id · dnaberita.com · en.antaranews.com · en.tempo.co · gCaptain.com · giaoducthoidai.vn · halosemarang.id · indomiliter.com · industry.co.id · jawapos.com · katadata.co.id · konflikty.pl · m.jpnn.com · malaysiatribune.news · mediaasuransinews.co.id · messaggeromarittimo.it · nasional.sindonews.com · naval.com.br · okezone.com · portalmedia.id · primapaginanews.it · republika.co.id · riliskalimantan.com · rri.co.id · soha.vn · stratnewsglobal.com · theatrum-belli.com · thediplomat.com · viva.co.id
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