https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-s-first-aircraft-carrier-former-italian-ship-garibaldi-reaches-domestic-watersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-s-first-aircraft-carrier-former-italian-ship-garibaldi-reaches-domestic-watershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-s-first-aircraft-carrier-former-italian-ship-garibaldi-reaches-domestic-waters#u76213Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:21:01 +0000Indonesia has acquired its first aircraft carrier, marking a significant milestone in the military modernization campaign led by President Prabowo Subianto. The vessel is the former Italian Navy ship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, which has now arrived in domestic waters and received the Indonesian name KRI Sriwijaya. While the ship itself was acquired for free, the transfer has ignited widespread public debate regarding the ultimate financial cost and broader national military ambitions. Observers note that repairs and operational fixes will require millions in additional expenditures.Why it matters