Indonesia's Maritime Ambitions Come to Fruition The arrival of Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, KRI Sriwijaya (formerly the Italian Navy's Giuseppe Garibaldi), in Jakarta marks a significant milestone for the country's naval power.
The ship's capabilities and intended uses are well documented, but what this development says about Indonesia's broader maritime ambitions is less clear.
The Indonesian government has emphasized that the carrier will be used primarily for disaster relief and humanitarian missions, rather than as a platform for military operations.