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The vessel KRI SRIWIJAYA, ex-Giuseppe Garibaldi, was built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone and delivered to the Italian Navy in 1985. It was transferred free of charge to Indonesia in September 2023, arriving in Jakarta on 18 September. Currently devoid of offensive armaments, it is the subject of a modernization program aimed at restoring its operational capacity.
Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at defining a cooperation framework for the future modernization program of the Indonesian Navy ship KRI SRIWIJAYA (ex-Giuseppe Garibaldi). Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia will collaborate for the modernization of the ship, sold free of charge by Italy to Indonesia, on the basis of the consideration that the expenditure connected to maintenance activities would have been more costly for the Italian State compared to the hypothesis of selling it free of charge. Originally entered into service as the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier cruiser, the ship, built by Fincantieri at the Monfalcone shipyard and delivered to the Navy in 1985, arrived in Jakarta on 18 September. At present it is devoid of offensive weapon devices.
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A wide spectrum of missions for the ship
As the original designer and builder of the unit, Fincantieri will provide its knowledge of the platform, while PT PAL will provide its experience in shipbuilding, systems integration and support and maintenance activities. The program aims to ensure maximum operational effectiveness of the ship across a broad spectrum of missions, from maritime defense and security operations to humanitarian assistance and emergency management activities, while supporting the Indonesian Navy's long-term capability development objectives.
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Industrial cooperation
This agreement represents a further step in consolidating the relationship between Fincantieri and Indonesia. Among the stages that have gone in this direction in recent years is the delivery of the PPA ships - Multipurpose Combat Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 and KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321, belonging to a class designed and built by Fincantieri for the Navy and today among the most advanced naval platforms in service with the Asian navies. In continuity with this path, the agreement demonstrates the shared desire to strengthen industrial cooperation, encourage technological exchange and support the development of naval capabilities.
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The modernization of KRI SRIWIJAYA will be completed within the next 24 months, restoring the Indonesian Navy's naval power projection capability.
Likely · Within months
The cooperation between Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia will extend to other naval projects beyond the modernization of the KRI SRIWIJAYA, including potential maintenance of already delivered PPA vessels.
Possible · Within months

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