{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1856818,
        "msgid": "indonesia-italy-plan-joint-crew-for-aircraft-carrier-handover-1783936228",
        "date": "2026-07-13 16:26:38",
        "title": "Indonesia, Italy plan joint crew for aircraft carrier handover",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Navy is sending 100 personnel to Italy for training with shipbuilder Fincantieri ahead of the handover of the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi. The sailors will then join an Italian crew to sail the vessel to Indonesia, where the formal transfer will take place. The Navy is preparing a total of around 500 personnel and supporting infrastructure to operate its first aircraft carrier.",
        "content": "<p>Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) spokesperson First Admiral Tunggul said at a\npress conference at the Navy headquarters in Jakarta on Monday that the\narrangement is intended to help Indonesian personnel familiarize\nthemselves with the vessel under the guidance of their Italian\ncounterparts.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Navy has sent 100 personnel to Italy to undergo training\nwith Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, enabling them to acquire the\nknowledge and skills required to operate the aircraft carrier, which\nIndonesia will receive under a grant scheme.<\/p>\n<p>After completing the training, the Indonesian sailors will join\nmembers of the Italian Navy in sailing the Giuseppe Garibaldi to\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey will arrive in Indonesia, and the handover process will then\ntake place,\u201d Tunggul said.<\/p>\n<p>Although he did not disclose details of the transfer schedule, he\nconfirmed that the aircraft carrier will eventually be operated entirely\nby an Indonesian crew.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia Navy proposes historical figures\u2019 names for\nfirst carrier<\/p>\n<p>Tunggul expressed hope that the training, adaptation process, and\nvoyage would provide Indonesian personnel with sufficient operational\nexperience before they assume full responsibility for the vessel.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, the Navy\u2019s Assistant for Operations, Rear Admiral\nYayan Sofiyan, said the service plans to assign around 500 personnel to\noperate the aircraft carrier.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is essential to prepare personnel with the specialized skills\nrequired to serve aboard an aircraft carrier,\u201d he said during an online\ndiscussion on Indonesia\u2019s transition toward a blue-water navy on\nFeb.\u00a025.<\/p>\n<p>Yayan noted that the total crew could exceed 500 because the current\nestimate includes navigation and aviation personnel but does not yet\naccount for additional support staff.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasized the need to prepare supporting infrastructure,\nincluding berthing facilities, as well as the technical and logistical\nsystems required for the carrier\u2019s long-term operations.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the scale of the preparations, Yayan expressed confidence\nthat the Indonesian Navy would be ready to receive and operate the\ncountry\u2019s first aircraft carrier effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s navy prepares bases for Garibaldi\ncarrier<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesian Navy to train 500 personnel in Italy for\naircraft carrier<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Walda M, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-italy-plan-joint-crew-for-aircraft-carrier-handover-1783936228",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}