They Gave Away the Giant Aircraft Carrier for Free
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In the future, a retired aircraft carrier from Italy will sail for Indonesia's navy. The ship now entered the capital Jakarta.
The arrival of the former Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi at the port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta marks a new, ambitious chapter for the Indonesian Navy, and also opens the financial side of its return to service. The 180-meter-long ship, which is to be officially renamed KRI Sriwijaya during a ceremony […] The article Indonesia got a “free” aircraft carrier from Italy but now learns the cost of the upgrade appeared first on FLIGHT.
The Italian government has caused a stir with its move. It has handed over the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia without any payment.
"For the current preparation update, painting of the ship's building and hull is currently underway to meet the KRI color standards," he said in Jakarta, Tuesday (22/9/2026).
JPNN.com, JAKARTA - The aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi is being repainted to meet the standards of Indonesian Navy warships. The painting is being carried out ahead of the handover from the Italian government to the Indonesian government, which is scheduled to take place at Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, on Thursday (September 24).
Indonesia, a country of over 270 million people, has welcomed its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship, which the government says it will strengthen.
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