According to Zona Militar on September 19, 2025, Indonesia has taken a formal step toward acquiring the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by approving a financing plan that combines carrier acquisition with new helicopter procurement. The Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) authorized the use of foreign loans for the carrier, with a ceiling of $450 million, alongside up to $250 million for new transport helicopters and up to $300 million for utility helicopters. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The aircraft carrier in question, the Giuseppe Garibaldi (C-551), served in the Italian Navy from 1985 until its retirement in October 2024. (Picture source: Italian Navy) |