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Italian Aircraft Carrier Garibaldi Heads to Indonesia via Jeddah, Colombo

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (551) departed Taranto, Italy, on August 24, 2026.
  • The carrier is scheduled to arrive in Indonesia in mid-to-late September 2026, making stops in Jeddah and Colombo.
  • Indonesian naval personnel are undergoing training with the Italian Navy to operate the vessel.

The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (551) has begun its journey to Indonesia, departing from Taranto on Monday, August 24, 2026. The vessel is expected to arrive in Indonesian waters between the third and fourth weeks of September 2026.

During its voyage, the Garibaldi will transit the Suez Canal and make scheduled stops in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, before proceeding to Lampung and then Jakarta. The specific route and navigation plans will be managed by the Indonesian Navy.

In its voyage to Indonesia, the Garibaldi is planned to transit the Suez Canal, with agendas to stop in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

— Brigjen Rico Ricardo SiraitHead of Infohan Bureau, General Secretariat of the Ministry of Defense, detailing the planned route of the aircraft carrier.

This acquisition marks a significant enhancement for the Indonesian Navy's capabilities. Indonesian naval personnel have been training with the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) to ensure they are proficient in operating the Fincantieri-built aircraft carrier.

Vice Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Edwin confirmed that all administrative processes are complete and that the operational task force, comprising 100 personnel, has already been dispatched. The arrival of the Garibaldi is anticipated to bolster Indonesia's naval strength.

Alhamdulillah all has been (completed administratively). We sent the task force yesterday, 100 (personnel).

— Laksdya EdwinDeputy Chief of Naval Staff confirming the completion of administrative procedures and dispatch of personnel.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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