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Indonesia Set to Acquire Italian Aircraft Carrier by 2026

2/16/2026

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Indonesia expects to receive the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi before October 5, 2026, aligning with the Indonesian National Armed Forces’ 81st anniversary.
Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, confirmed ongoing negotiations with the Italian Navy and Fincantieri, and no final contract has been signed.
The acquisition may be structured as a grant from Italy.

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Indonesia expects to receive the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi before October 5, 2026, aligning with the Indonesian National Armed Forces’ 81st anniversary.
Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, confirmed ongoing negotiations with the Italian Navy and Fincantieri, and no final contract has been signed.
The acquisition may be structured as a grant from Italy.