World · 18 September 2026

Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitions

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Indonesia's government announced on Friday the arrival of its inaugural aircraft carrier, an ex-Italian warship. The former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, a 41-year-old vessel, reached a naval facility in Tanjung Priok port, North Jakarta. The purchase has generated discussion among experts and politicians regarding its expense and importance.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 September 2026 at 16:06

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