Indonesia Gets Its First Aircraft Carrier: Inside The 41-Year-Old Giuseppe Garibaldi, From Speed To Aircraft Capacity
New Delhi: Indonesia has entered a new chapter in its naval history with the arrival of its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian Navy vessel ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta on Friday, September 18. The 41-year-old warship was transferred by Italy after being retired in 2024 and is now being prepared for service with the Indonesian Navy. The carrier sailed from…
Indonesia has acquired its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian Navy vessel ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, marking a significant milestone in its naval history. The 41-year-old ship, retired in 2024, was transferred from Italy and is now being prepared for service with the Indonesian Navy. The carrier, identified by the Indonesian Navy as KRI Sriwijaya, took a journey from Italy, crossing the Suez Canal and making port calls in Sri Lanka before arriving at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta on September 18.
Indonesia's acquisition of the aircraft carrier is part of a strategic shift in its naval capabilities, focusing on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) such as humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, maritime security, command-and-control, and logistics. The vast archipelago nation, frequently affected by natural disasters, sees the carrier as a mobile platform for deploying helicopters, drones, and relief equipment efficiently.
The Giuseppe Garibaldi, originally an aircraft-carrying cruiser, is now adapted for Indonesian operational needs, expected to be crewed by 780 to 830 personnel.
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