Two Italian-Made Navy Ships Get New Names Ahead of Handover to Indonesia
Fincantieri’ shipyard in Muggiano has hosted the renaming ceremony of the two Multipurpose Combat Ship/PPA (MPCS) vessels sold to the Indonesian Navy.
The ships are part of the contract signed by Fincantieri in 2024, valued at approximately $1.23 billion euros.
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Originally built as the fifth and sixth units for the Italian Navy, the two ships, formerly named Marcantonio Colonna and Ruggiero di Lauria, have now been renamed KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 and KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321.
The supply contract stems from the interest generated during the campaigns of the MPCS/PPA vessels Francesco Morosini and Raimondo Montecuccoli in Indonesia in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
It marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between Fincantieri and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. Built at Fincantieri’s integrated Riva Trigoso-Muggiano shipyard, these vessels will be the largest combat ships in the Indonesian Navy, strengthening stability in the Indo-Pacific region and safeguarding Indonesia’s national interests.
The MPCS/PPA is a highly versatile class of ship designed to perform a wide range of missions, including frontline combat operations, maritime patrol, rescue, and civil protection activities.
The two ships are scheduled for delivery to the Indonesian Navy in 2025.
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