Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the first of two PPAs, KRI Brawijaya (320), to the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) on July 2, 2025.
Fincantieri press release
The delivery ceremony of the MPCS (Multipurpose Combat Ship/PPA) KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 to the Indonesian Navy was held yesterday at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia).
The event was attended by the Chairman of Fincantieri, Biagio Mazzotta, Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, the Ambassador of Indonesia to Italy, Junimart Girsang, Admiral Enrico Credendino, Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy and Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani, National Director of Armaments, to underline the importance of cooperation between the two countries in the naval defense sector.
The KRI BRAWIJAYA-320, built and destined by Fincantieri in a very short time to the Indonesian Navy, also thanks to the new construction synergies implemented by the Group, is the first of two MPCS/PPA units and, together with its twin, the KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321, represents an important step in the development of the strategic partnership between Fincantieri and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The two PPAs will represent the Indonesian Navy’s largest combat units, which will contribute to the stability of the Indo-Pacific region and the protection of Indonesian national interests.
Technical characteristics of the unit: PPA – Multipurpose Combat Ship
La MPCS/PPA è una classe di navi altamente versatile progettata per svolgere un’ampia gamma di missioni, tra cui operazioni di combattimento in prima linea, pattugliamento con capacità di soccorso in mare e operazioni di Protezione Civile. Inoltre, l’unità è in grado di impiegare imbarcazioni veloci tipo RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) tramite gru laterali o una rampa di alaggio situata a poppa.
- 143 metri di lunghezza fuori tutto
- Velocità oltre 31 nodi
- 171 persone di equipaggio
- Dotata di impianto di propulsione combinato diesel e turbina a gas (CODAG) e di un sistema di propulsione elettrica
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Naval News comments:
As we reported during Indo Defence 2025, Indonesia’s first Multipurpose Combat Ships/Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) from Italy is set to arrive to their new homeport in September. While the ship will be delivered without its missiles, they are ready for full armament installation that can be done domestically.
Naval News understands that TNI AL has already expressed interest in upgrading both vessels to a ‘Full’ configuration and choosing the Aster 30 as the primary surface-to-air missile for the two ships.
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