KRI Brawijaya-320 strengthens Indonesia’s naval power 🇮🇩⚓
A €1.18 billion frigate has arrived from Italy 🇮🇹, marking a milestone in SE Asia’s maritime fulcrum 🌏.
The Main Takeaway 🎯
🚢 Indonesia has officially commissioned KRI Brawijaya-320 🇮🇩 — the largest and most advanced frigate in Southeast Asia 🌏⚓ — after a 44-day voyage from Italy 🇮🇹.
Why It’s On Our Radar 🔎⚓
This delivery marks a leap in Indonesia’s naval modernization and a clear projection of power 💪 amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions 🌊🌏.
What’s At Stake ⚖️🌊
KRI Brawijaya-320 🚢 could shift regional deterrence dynamics 🔄, boosting Indonesia’s capacity to safeguard maritime sovereignty 🛡️ and protect natural resources 🌿🛢️.
The Big Picture 📸⚓
The 143-meter, €1.18 billion multipurpose combat ship 🚢 was originally intended for the Italian Navy 🇮🇹 but now strengthens TNI AL’s long-term modernization under the Perisai Trisula Nusantara policy 🇮🇩🛡️.
The Regional Stakes 🌏⚔️
Armed with four-dimensional combat capabilities — anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine, and electronic warfare 🚀⚓ — the vessel raises the bar for naval power in Southeast Asia and sends a strong message 📡 to regional players in the South China Sea 🌊.
Beyond the Headlines 📰⚓
🌍 The voyage doubled as naval diplomacy: KRI Brawijaya made port calls in Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Sri Lanka, holding joint drills with allied navies 🤝.
👥 The ship carries 160–171 personnel under Commander Col. John David Nalasakti Sondakh.
🔋 Equipped with CODAG propulsion, RHIB launch capacity, VLS SYLVER A50 with ASTER missiles, Leonardo 127/64 LW main gun, and advanced torpedo systems — placing it among the one of the most formidable warships in the region.
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