Indonesia Aircraft Carrier Debate
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- Niniek KarminiToronto Star
- Fadlan SyamToronto Star
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The 41-year-old former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, with capacity for short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft and helicopters, arrived Friday morning at a naval base in North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok seaport, where it was welcomed with a military ceremony.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier on Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation’s maritime security and disaster response capabilities.
Italy in March agreed to give the carrier, which was retired in 2024, to Indonesia in a move aimed at boosting Italy’s broader defense engagement with the Southeast Asian country.
Indonesia’s Finance Ministry approved $450 million in financing for the aircraft carrier program in 2025.
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Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian warship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, which arrived at a naval base in North Jakarta on Friday. The 41-year-old vessel is set to be commissioned into the Indonesian Navy as KRI Gajah Mada next week and will reportedly enhance maritime security and disaster response capabilities. However, its acquisition has sparked debate over costs, with estimates…
Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions →Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian warship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, which arrived at a naval base in Jakarta on Friday. The ship is now being refurbished and will be commissioned as KRI Gajah Mada next week, with Indonesia spending approximately $450 million for the project so far. While President Prabowo Subianto’s administration views the carrier as crucial for maritime security…
Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitions →Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a 41-year-old vessel formerly named ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, at Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta. The ship was acquired for approximately US$450 million and can accommodate up to 14 helicopters or more depending on their size. While the Indonesian Navy plans to use it mainly for non-combat operations like humanitarian aid and disaster relief, some lawmakers are…
Pride or practicality? Indonesia receives first aircraft carrier amid fears of upkeep cost →Indonesia recently acquired its first aircraft carrier, formerly known as Giuseppe Garibaldi from the Italian navy, which docked at North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok seaport after sailing from Italy via Colombo and the Malacca Strait on Friday. The 41-year-old vessel, renamed KRI Sriwijaya, can carry up to 18 helicopters and accommodate around 830 personnel. President Prabowo Subianto plans to use it for disaster…
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade →Analysis
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The 41-year-old former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, with capacity for short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft and helicopters, arrived Friday morning at a naval base in North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok seaport, where it was welcomed with a military ceremony.
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18 Sep Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgradeIndonesia recently acquired its first aircraft carrier, formerly known as Giuseppe Garibaldi from the Italian navy, which docked at North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok seaport after sailing from Italy via Colombo and the Malacca Strait on Friday. The 41-year-old vessel, renamed KRI Sriwijaya, can carry up to 18 helicopters and accommodate around 830 personnel. President Prabowo Subianto plans to use it for disaster…Al Jazeera
18 Sep Pride or practicality? Indonesia receives first aircraft carrier amid fears of upkeep costIndonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a 41-year-old vessel formerly named ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, at Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta. The ship was acquired for approximately US$450 million and can accommodate up to 14 helicopters or more depending on their size. While the Indonesian Navy plans to use it mainly for non-combat operations like humanitarian aid and disaster relief, some lawmakers are…South China Morning Post
18 Sep Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitionsIndonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian warship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, which arrived at a naval base in Jakarta on Friday. The ship is now being refurbished and will be commissioned as KRI Gajah Mada next week, with Indonesia spending approximately $450 million for the project so far. While President Prabowo Subianto’s administration views the carrier as crucial for maritime security…The Guardian
18 Sep Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitionsIndonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian warship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, which arrived at a naval base in North Jakarta on Friday. The 41-year-old vessel is set to be commissioned into the Indonesian Navy as KRI Gajah Mada next week and will reportedly enhance maritime security and disaster response capabilities. However, its acquisition has sparked debate over costs, with estimates…Toronto Star
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