indonesia navy

Indonesia’s carrier dream risks becoming a port queen

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Indonesia’s bid to acquire the retired Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi is being pitched as a step toward greater maritime resilience. But it may instead expose a widening gap between ambition and the hard realities of doctrine, budgets and fleet readiness. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Indonesia is pressing ahead with plans to receive … Read more

Indian Navy’s first training squadron strengthens ties during Indonesia Port visit

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The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) undertook a three-day port call at Belawan, Indonesia, enhancing maritime engagement with a fellow Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) member nation and furthering the vision of MAHASAGAR, officials said.The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, engaged in a series of professional, cultural, and … Read more