https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-acquires-first-aircraft-carrier-amid-military-upgradeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-acquires-first-aircraft-carrier-amid-military-upgradehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-acquires-first-aircraft-carrier-amid-military-upgrade#u77758Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:05:20 +0000Indonesia has taken delivery of its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian warship Garibaldi, which has arrived in Jakarta. The acquisition is part of a broader military upgrade for the Indonesian Navy. While some reports describe the vessel as free, the arrival has sparked domestic debate regarding the costs of maintaining the ship and the nature of Indonesia's military ambitions. The 41-year-old vessel represents a significant shift in the naval capabilities of the region.Why it mattersThe addition of an aircraft carrier allows Indonesia to project power across its vast archipelago.