Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, and PT PAL Indonesia, the country’s leading state-owned shipbuilder, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation on the future modernization program of the Indonesian Navy’s KRI SRIWIJAYA (former Giuseppe Garibaldi).
The agreement was signed in Jakarta by Mauro Manzini, Vice President Sales of the Fincantieri Naval Vessels Division, and Djenod Kaharuddin, President Director of PT PAL Indonesia.
Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia will collaborate on the vessel’s modernization program, combining their respective expertise and jointly defining the scope of activities and responsibilities within the program. As the ship’s original designer and builder, Fincantieri will contribute its extensive knowledge of the platform, while PT PAL will leverage its established capabilities in naval shipbuilding, integration, maintenance and support service.
The program is intended to maximize the vessel’s operational effectiveness across a broad range of missions, from defense and maritime security operations to humanitarian assistance and emergency response activities, while supporting the long-term capability development objectives of the Indonesian Navy.
Through this agreement, Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia will jointly define the most effective approach for the vessel’s future modernization, drawing on the complementary strengths of the two companies and their long-standing experience in the naval sector, while also creating opportunities for broader industrial cooperation between Italy and Indonesia, including the involvement of leading industrial players and technology partners from both countries. The participation of additional stakeholders will foster the integration of advanced technologies, the development of local capabilities and the creation of long-term value for Indonesia’s maritime and defense ecosystem.
The agreement represents a further milestone in the strengthening of the relationship between Fincantieri and Indonesia. In recent years, key achievements have included the delivery of the PPA – Multi-purpose combat ships KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 and KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321, part of a class designed and built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy. Today, they rank among the most advanced naval platforms operated by any Navy in Asia. Building on this foundation, the MoU reflects a shared commitment to deepen industrial cooperation, promote technology exchange and support the development of naval capabilities.
Originally commissioned as the aircraft-carrying cruiser ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, the vessel was built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone shipyard and delivered to the Italian Navy in 1985.
The transfer of the ship to Indonesia opens a new chapter in its operational life and provides further evidence of the growing cooperation between Italy and Indonesia in the maritime and defense sectors.