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Indonesia has officially received its first aircraft carrier, a 41-year-old vessel formerly known as the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi. The Indonesian government plans to rename it the KRI Sriwijaya and refurbish it primarily for disaster relief, drone operations, and helicopter transport rather than traditional fighter jet missions. The purchase has drawn criticism from lawmakers and experts due to the significant financial investment required for the acquisition and ongoing maintenance.
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- The official commissioning of the vessel as KRI Sriwijaya next week
- Progress and final costs associated with the refurbishment for drone and helicopter operations
- The impact of the vessel on Indonesian naval operational capabilities
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Muhammad Ali
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“There are many disasters in this country. So we really need a vessel or platform that could carry many helicopters, because the helicopters can drop logistics quickly to remote areas”
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…The carrier will be renamed the KRI Sriwijaya next week KRI Sriwijaya. Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Muhammad Ali said the ship would be particularly useful in an archipelago frequently hit by natural disasters. “ There are many disasters in this country. So we really need a vessel or platform that could carry many helicopters, because the helicopters can drop logistics quickly to remote areas ,” Ali said. “Its condition is still very good and hopefully it can be used by the Indonesian Navy for the next 15 to 20 years.” The 180-metre vessel can carry helicopters and short-takeoff, vertical-landing aircraft…
Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
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“The bottom line is that this should not be forced. Otherwise, the benefits could be outweighed by the costs”
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…16 trillion rupiah ($900 million). Muhammad Fauzan Malufti of the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the acquisition should be based on operational needs and Indonesia’s ability to sustain the vessel. “ The bottom line is that this should not be forced. Otherwise, the benefits could be outweighed by the costs ,” Fauzan said. The carrier is expected to undergo refurbishment and integration with Indonesian naval aviation assets.…
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Named Indonesia · Italy · Indonesian Navy · ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi · KRI Sriwijaya · Center for Strategic and International Studies · Ministry of Finance · Muhammad Ali · Muhammad Fauzan Malufti · Prabowo Subianto · TB Hasanuddin
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