Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding and defence contractor. As an archipelagic nation with extensive maritime borders, Indonesia faces continuous security challenges, including protecting its territorial waters, securing vital trade routes, and reinforcing naval sovereignty. Therefore, this acquisition aligns with the broader defence strategy under President-elect Prabowo Subianto, who has emphasised the importance of strengthening Indonesia’s military capabilities in response to evolving security threats.
The agreement was signed…