Fincantieri today held, at its Muggiano shipyard (La Spezia), the delivery ceremony of the MPCS (Multipurpose Combat Ship/PPA) KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 to the Indonesian Navy.
The event reinforced industrial and strategic cooperation between Italy and Indonesia in the field of naval defense.
The ceremony was attended by Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of the Indonesian Navy; H.E. Prof. Dr. Junimart Girsang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Italy; and Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Chief of the Italian Navy. Representing Fincantieri were CEO and Managing Director Pierroberto Folgiero and General Manager of the Naval Vessels Division Eugenio Santagata.
The delivery of KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 follows that of its sister ship, KRI Brawijaya-320, delivered in July, completing the supply of the two units built by Fincantieri.
Together, the PPAs now constitute the largest and most advanced combat assets of the Indonesian Navysignificantly enhancing its capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
According to the company, the two vessels represent a strategic element for regional stability and the protection of Indonesia’s national interests, while also consolidating the long-term partnership between Fincantieri and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense.
Technical characteristics – MPCS / PPA
The PPA is a highly versatile vessel designed to carry out a wide spectrum of missions, including frontline combat operations, maritime patrol, search and rescue, and civil protection activities.
The platform also allows the operation of high-speed RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) craft via a side crane or a stern recovery ramp.
- Overall length: 143 meters
- Maximum speed: over 31 knots
- Crew: 171 personnel
Propulsion: combined diesel and gas turbine system (CODAG), with integrated electric propulsion
With the incorporation of KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, the Indonesian Navy takes a significant step in the modernization of its surface fleet, expanding range, operational flexibility, and readiness for high-intensity missions in the regional maritime environment.
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