Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL), to provide support for non-combat military operations aircraft carrier is seriously considering acquisition. February 6 2025in JakartaAt the press conference held in Indonesian Navy Commander Admiral Muhammad Ali, To the Indonesian Ministry of Defense He drew attention to various critical military equipment that needed to be acquired. The Commander, aircraft carrier, Frigates from Italy ve Assault boat from Turkey In addition to needs such as, domestically produced frigates in the defense industry self-sufficiency He emphasised the importance of.
Aircraft Carrier Need and Purchase from Italy
The Indonesian Navy has a fleet that will be used for non-combat operations aircraft carrier plans to acquire. Previously, it was able to carry helicopters in military and civil operations aircraft carrier-like ships Studies have been conducted on the possibility of acquisition. In late 2024 According to unconfirmed information emerging, Indonesian Navy, Giuseppe Garibaldi, a former aircraft carrier from ItalyIt was considering purchasing the aircraft carrier. However, no official statement has been made on this issue yet. An old aircraft carrier from Italy could be an important step for the Indonesian Navy, as such ships could be used to transport helicopters and provide support in various non-combat operations.
PT PAL Indonesia's Design Proposals
Indonesia's state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL Indonesia, helicopter carrier ve amphibious assault ships He had previously exhibited various design proposals such as. These designs are not only Indonesian Navy not only for evaluation but also possible export to other countries This can be considered as an important step towards increasing Indonesia's capabilities in the defense industry.
Plans for Strengthening and Expansion of the Navy
Indonesian Navy, Southeast AsiaIt is considered one of the strongest naval forces in the world, but vast lands ve exclusive economic zones It is stated that the Navy does not have sufficient size and capacity to protect the (EEZ). aging offshore platforms The various difficulties faced are also taken into consideration.
Within the framework of Indonesia's defense planning, Minimum Essential Force (MEF) According to the current version of the plan, the Indonesian Navy fleet will be equipped with at least 4 amphibious assault ships aims to add. This is, Indonesia's It will be an important step for the modernization and strengthening of naval forces.
Indonesian Navy acquiring an aircraft carrier Its plans and which countries it will cooperate with in this process will become clear in the coming period. from italy purchase of a former aircraft carrier and From Turkey Options such as purchasing fast-attack boats could strengthen Indonesia’s efforts to modernize its naval forces and prepare for non-combat operations. But how the aircraft carrier acquisition and other major military investments will take shape is a matter of Indonesia’s defense industry ve international relations will be a critical turning point for.
