Fincantieri held today, at its shipyard in Muggiano (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; by SE 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. For Fincantieri, the CEO and general director Pierroberto Folgiero and the general director of the Military Ships Division, Eugenio Santagata, participated.
The delivery of the KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 follows that of its sister ship, the KRI Brawijaya-320, which took place in July, concluding the supply of the two units built by Fincantieri.
Together, the PPAs come to constitute the largest and most advanced combat assets of the Indonesian Navysignificantly elevating its capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
According to the company, the two vessels represent a strategic element for regional stability and the protection of Indonesian national interests, in addition to consolidating the long-term partnership between the Fincantieri and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense.
Technical characteristics – MPCS / PPA
The PPA is a highly versatile ship designed to perform 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 vessels of the RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) type, using a side crane or stern collection ramp.
- Total length: 143 meters
- Maximum speed: greater than 31 knots
- Crew: 171 soldiers
Propulsion: combined diesel and gas turbine system (CODAG), with integrated electric propulsion
With the incorporation of the KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, the Indonesian Navy takes a relevant step in modernizing its surface fleet, expanding range, operational flexibility and readiness for high-intensity missions in the regional maritime scenario.
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