TNI Says Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier Boosts Operational Readiness
TNI Headquarters stated that the presence of the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier could strengthen the defense system.
Jakarta - The Indonesian National Armed Forces will see an expansion in its main weaponry system with the arrival of the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier on September 19, according to the TNI Headquarters. This will bolster the nation's defense, as confirmed by Major General Muhammad Nas, Head of the TNI Information Center. The presence of the advanced weaponry, he explained, will augment the TNI's capabilities and readiness for operations.
The Indonesian Navy has been prepared to receive the carrier, both in terms of personnel and maintenance, although the exact anchorage site remains undisclosed. The ship, originally named Giuseppe Garibaldi, will be renamed KRI Gajah Mada upon arrival. The vessel departed from Italy on August 24 and is set to arrive in Jakarta within three weeks.
During its journey, the carrier will traverse the Suez Canal, visit Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, and pass through the waters of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of the Information Bureau at the Ministry of Defense, disclosed that around 400 soldiers, including some from the Indonesian Navy, will be onboard. These personnel will undergo training and familiarization to prepare for the ship's operational duties.
The carrier's arrival comes after the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I approved the Italian government's grant to the Ministry of Defense on July 20.
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