Fincantieri held a handover ceremony today at the Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia, Italy to hand over the multipurpose combat ship (MPCS/PPAs) KRI Prabhu Siliwangi-321 to the Indonesian Navy.
This event demonstrated the strengthening industrial and strategic cooperation between Italy and Indonesia in the field of naval defense. The event was attended by Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Muhammad Ali, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Italy Professor Junimart Girsang, and Italian Navy Chief of Staff Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto. From Fincantieri’s side, CEO and CEO Pieroberto Folliero and General Manager of the Warship Division Eugenio Sant’Agata attended.
The delivery of KRI Prabhu Siliwangi-321 follows its sister ship KRI Brawijaya-320, which was delivered in July, and delivery of both ships built by Fincantieri has been completed.
The two PPAs are now The Indonesian Navy’s largest and most advanced combat assetIt has established itself as an operational capability in the Indo-Pacific region and is greatly strengthening its operational capabilities.
According to the company, these two vessels constitute a strategic element in regional stability and protection of Indonesia’s national interests. FincantieriStrengthens the long-term partnership between the Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense.
Technical specifications – MPCS / PPA
PPA is a highly multipurpose ship designed to perform a wide range of missions, including frontline combat operations, maritime patrol, search and rescue, and civilian protection activities.
In addition, high-speed RHIB (rigid hull rubber boat) operation is possible through a side crane or stern recovery ramp.
- Total length: 143 meters
- Maximum speed: 31 knots or more
- Crew: 171 people
Propulsion system: CODAG method combining diesel and gas turbine, including integrated electric propulsion
With the deployment of the KRI Prabhu Siliwangi-321, the Indonesian Navy has made significant progress in modernizing its surface fleet, further enhancing its long-range operational capabilities, operational flexibility, and high-intensity mission readiness in the regional maritime environment.
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