Indonesian aircraft carrier tasked for firefighting work

Indonesia’s president has deployed the former Italian ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi as a floating fire station. The aircraft carrier is currently en route from Italy and anticipates arriving in Indonesia on September 17th. This marks an early mission for Indonesia's inaugural aircraft carrier, representing a significant strategic partnership. Initial reports indicate that the ship will undertake firefighting operations following its arrival. The deployment highlights Indonesia’s commitment to bolstering maritime security capabilities through this collaborative initiative.