Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi sails for Indonesia, to arrive in September

The Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi has set sail from Italy, embarking on a journey to Indonesia. The vessel departed on Monday, August 24, 2026, and is anticipated to reach Indonesian waters by the end of September, just before the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).

Indonesia acquired the Giuseppe Garibaldi through a grant, and upon its official integration into the TNI's naval fleet, it is slated to be renamed KRI Gajah Mada. This renaming signifies its new role within the Indonesian military.

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Garibaldi has just set sail from Italy on August 24, 2026, and is expected to arrive in Indonesia at the end of September 2026, before the 81st anniversary of TNI.

According to the Head of the Navy Information Service, First Admiral Tunggul, the ship's voyage is expected to take approximately three weeks. During its transit, the carrier will navigate through the Suez Canal and pass by Colombo before continuing its route to Indonesia. The Chief of Information for the Ministry of Defense's General Secretariat, Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait, confirmed these details.

Further information regarding the official commissioning and ceremony for the KRI Gajah Mada will be announced at a later date. The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) had previously approved the acceptance of the Giuseppe Garibaldi as a grant from Italy in late July.

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For the process and stages of its inauguration, further information will be provided later.