ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi

The ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi is a 41-year-old former Italian warship that has recently been acquired by Indonesia, marking the archipelago nation's acquisition of its first aircraft carrier. The vessel is designed to accommodate short take-off and vertical landing aircraft and helicopters. Its arrival at a naval base in North Jakarta was met with a military ceremony. The Indonesian government states that the acquisition will bolster the nation's maritime security and disaster response capabilities. The news is significant as it highlights Indonesia's growing military ambitions and maritime presence, although discussions regarding the upkeep costs of such a vessel are also ongoing. The former Italian warship's integration into the Indonesian navy represents a notable development in regional naval power dynamics.