<h2>New Era and Strategic Partnership in the Indonesian Navy</h2>

<h2>Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia Sign Critical MoU for KRI Sriwijaya Modernization</h2> <p>Fincantieri, one of the leading shipbuilders of the global defense industry, has signed a highly critical memorandum of understanding with Indonesia's state-owned shipyard PT PAL Indonesia. The official signing ceremony, held in Jakarta, aims to establish a comprehensive modernization infrastructure for the KRI Sriwijaya, which is in the inventory of the Indonesian Navy and recently entered service. This step, taken following the transfer process of the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi—which served in the Italian Navy for many years—carries the maritime and defense industry cooperation between the two countries to a strategic dimension. Within the framework of the agreement, Fincantieri will provide engineering and technical expertise in its capacity as the platform's original designer and manufacturer, while PT PAL will mobilize the country's local shipyard infrastructure, system integration, maintenance, and logistic support capabilities.</p>

Technical Capacity, Platform Features and On‑board Balance

The platform, which was introduced to the Indonesian Navy under the name KRI Sriwijaya-100, went down in the country's naval history as the first aircraft carrier. This light aircraft carrier, which has a length of 180.2 meters and a standard displacement of approximately 13,850 tons (14,000 tons at full load), can reach a maximum speed of 30 knots thanks to its gas turbine propulsion system. The ski-jump structure on the flight deck of the ship allows aircraft with vertical or short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities to operate. The platform, which hosted AV-8B Harrier warplanes during the Italian Navy period, will be coordinated with advanced naval helicopters such as S-70 in the first phase, in line with Indonesia's current operational concept. Modernization program; It aims to maximize the ship's attack capabilities as well as its maritime security, humanitarian aid, disaster response and mobile command center roles. Considered together with the PPA-class multi-purpose combat ships that Fincantieri previously delivered to Indonesia, this modernization move consolidates Jakarta's deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

<h2>Result and Future Perspective</h2>

<p>This strategic agreement signed between Fincantieri and PT PAL carries a meaning far beyond the modernization of a single platform. The cooperation between the two companies is expected to expand through technology transfer, domestic capability building, and long-term joint maintenance and sustainment projects. In line with Indonesia's vision to protect its maritime jurisdictions and make its offshore strategies sustainable, the modernization of KRI Sriwijaya serves as a critical milestone in regional naval warfare balances. In the near future, such industrial partnerships are anticipated to set a new standard for military shipbuilding projects in the Asia-Pacific market.</p>