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 strengthened 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; HE Prof. Dr. Junimart Girsang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia in Italy; and Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Chief of the Italian Navy. Present for Fincantieri were the CEO and General Director Pierroberto Folgiero and the General Director of the Military Ships Division, Eugenio Santagata.
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The delivery of the KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 follows that of her sister ship, the KRI Brawijaya-320, which took place in July, completing the supply of the two units built by Fincantieri.
Together, PPAs become the largest and most advanced combat vehicles in the Indonesian Navysignificantly increasing its capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
According to the company, the two units represent a strategic element for regional stability and for the protection of Indonesian national interests, as well as consolidating the long-term partnership between Fincantieri and the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia.
Technical characteristics – MPCS / PPA
The PPA is a highly versatile vessel, designed to carry out a broad spectrum of missions, including front-line combat operations, maritime patrol, search and rescue and civil protection activities.
The platform also allows the use of high-speed RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) type boats, via a side crane or stern recovery 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 entry into service of the KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, the Indonesian Navy takes a significant step in modernizing its surface fleet, expanding its range, operational flexibility and readiness for high-intensity missions in the regional maritime scenario.
Source and images: Fincantieri. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
