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Indonesia to Acquire Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier by 2026

3/22/2026

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Indonesia plans to acquire the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi by Armed Forces Day, October 5, 2026.
The move would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian country after Thailand to operate such a vessel.
Experts say the acquisition is more about prestige than boosting combat power.
The 14,000-ton Giuseppe Garibaldi was commissioned in 1985 and decommissioned in 2024 after service.
Indonesian sailors will travel to Italy to retrieve the carrier.

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Indonesia plans to acquire the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi by Armed Forces Day, October 5, 2026.
The move would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian country after Thailand to operate such a vessel.
Experts say the acquisition is more about prestige than boosting combat power.
The 14,000-ton Giuseppe Garibaldi was commissioned in 1985 and decommissioned in 2024 after service.
Indonesian sailors will travel to Italy to retrieve the carrier.