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Indonesia Approves Purchase of Italian Aircraft Carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi
Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning has approved the acquisition of the former Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi.
militarnyi.com
Indonesia Approves Purchase of Italian Aircraft Carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi
Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning has approved the acquisition of the former Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi.Under the agreement, the government has authorized external loans of up to $450 million through export credit agencies, bilateral lenders, or private institutions to cover the cost of the vessel itself and the necessary equipment for its operation.
The aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, built by Fincantieri and commissioned in 1985, measures 180.2 meters in length and has a displacement of 14,150 tons. The ship is capable of reaching speeds of up to 30 knots and has a sailing range of up to 7,000 nautical miles. It served in the Italian Navy for nearly 40 years, undertaking a variety of missions, including humanitarian operations and support for international missions.
After modernization, the aircraft carrier could become a platform for launching unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), significantly expanding the Indonesian Navy’s capabilities in surveillance, reconnaissance, and humanitarian aid.
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Indonesia’s defense minister and finance minister saying Indonesia will acquire 42 Chinese J-10C's and that USD$9B has been budgeted for it.
This is the first time Indonesia has bought military aircraft that was not western I believe. Pretty big step imho.
Indonesia’s defense minister and finance minister saying Indonesia will acquire 42 Chinese J-10C's and that USD$9B has been budgeted for it.
This is the first time Indonesia has bought military aircraft that was not western I believe. Pretty big step imho.
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