New TNI Navy Defense Equipment: The Italian-Built KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321
The Indonesian Navy’s newest warship, KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, has officially begun its voyage to Indonesia after departing from Base Navale della Spezia, Italy, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The departure of the Italian-built vessel is part of efforts to strengthen the naval branch’s primary weapons systems (alutsista).
KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 is under the command of Navy Colonel (Navigation) Kurniawan Koes Atmadja. Kurniawan said the voyage home is not merely a routine journey but part of strengthening the national maritime defense posture. The ship was built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. “This is not just a voyage home, but a major step in strengthening the national maritime defense posture. KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 comes with resilient personnel readiness and weapons systems that have undergone a series of rigorous tests,” Kurniawan said in a written statement, quoted on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The ship’s departure was also overseen by Indonesia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Italy and the Vatican, Junimart Girsang, as well as Task Force Commander Rear Admiral Sumarji Bimoaji along with the ship’s command.
Previously, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali said the vessel is expected to arrive in Indonesia in early April 2026. According to him, the sailing route will pass through the African corridor, circumnavigating the continent of Africa before entering Indonesian waters. Ali explained that the Fincantieri-built ship is crewed by Navy personnel who had previously undergone training in Italy.
Before departing, KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 completed a number of exercises and live-fire tests in Italian waters. “All trials and exercises were successfully carried out,” Ali said at a press conference in North Jakarta on Thursday, as quoted from Antara.
Upon arrival in Indonesia, KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 is planned to join its sister ship, KRI Brawijaya-320, under Fleet Command II. The ship’s presence is expected to bolster the Navy’s combat capabilities in safeguarding sovereignty and national interests in Indonesian waters.