Summary
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian navy ship called Giuseppe Garibaldi, now renamed KRI Sriwijaya. The ship will help with disaster relief across Indonesia and can also be used for military missions as part of a wider effort to upgrade Indonesia’s defense.Key Facts
- The aircraft carrier is 41 years old and was previously operated by Italy’s navy.
- It arrived in North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok seaport after sailing from Italy via Colombo and the Malacca Strait.
- The ship can carry up to 18 helicopters and about 830 personnel.
- It will aid disaster management by quickly delivering supplies to remote areas with helicopters.
- The carrier can also be used for combat if needed.
- Italy gifted the ship to Indonesia to strengthen defense ties and avoid decommissioning costs.
- Indonesia’s government has approved $450 million for the carrier in 2025, with concerns about the total cost.
- Indonesia is expanding its military, including purchasing Rafale fighter jets from France and receiving missile supplies from India.
- Indonesia recently signed a major defense partnership with the U.S. and a security treaty with Australia.
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