Defence: Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia agree to modernise the former Garibaldi vessel
The ship, currently named “KRI SRIWIJAYA”, will be used by the Indonesian Navy for a wide range of missions, from maritime defence and security operations to humanitarian assistance and emergency management
Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a framework for future cooperation modernisation programme for the Indonesian Navy vessel KRI SRIWIJAYA (formerly Giuseppe Garibaldi). Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia will collaborate on the modernisation of the vessel, transferred free of charge by Italia to Indonesia, on the basis that the costs associated with maintenance would have been more onerous for the Italian State than the option of transferring it free of charge. Originally commissioned as the aircraft-carrying cruiser Giuseppe Garibaldi, the ship – built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone shipyard and handed over to the Italian Navy in 1985 – arrived in Jakarta on 18 September. It is currently unarmed and lacks any offensive weaponry.
A wide range of missions for the ship
As the original designer and builder of the vessel, Fincantieri will contribute its knowledge of the platform, whilst PT PAL will provide its expertise in shipbuilding, systems integration, and support and maintenance activities. The programme aims to ensure the vessel’s maximum operational effectiveness across a wide range of missions, from maritime defence and security operations to humanitarian assistance and emergency management, whilst supporting the Indonesian Navy’s long-term capability development objectives.
Industrial cooperation
This agreement represents a further step towards strengthening the relationship between Fincantieri and Indonesia. Among the milestones achieved in recent years in this regard is the delivery of the PPA vessels – the Multipurpose Combat Ships KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 and KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321 – which belong to a class designed and built by Fincantieri for the Indonesian Navy and are now among the most advanced naval platforms in service with Asian navies. Building on this progress, the agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening industrial cooperation, promoting technological exchange and supporting the development of naval capabilities.
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