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Giuseppe Garibaldi as an Indonesian light carrier

The former Italian carrier could give Indonesia a useful helicopter and anti-submarine platform despite age and limited air-group size.

Question

How useful could the former Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi be to Indonesia?

Short answer

It could be useful as a helicopter and anti-submarine carrier with drones, while any fixed-wing role would depend on acquiring suitable aircraft.

Notes

Giuseppe Garibaldi could provide Indonesia with a useful aviation platform despite its modest size, with a capacity recalled as up to eighteen aircraft. Anti-submarine helicopters and attack helicopters are proposed as practical uses, together with drones. The AH-1Z Viper is identified during the search for a suitable attack-helicopter option. Former American AV-8s are considered a possible route to fixed-wing operations, while F-35Bs are not expected for this ship. Sea Sparrow missiles, twin 40 mm Dardo mounts, and two triple torpedo launchers are cited as its own armament. Its former Otomat fit is also mentioned, with those missiles said to have been removed in 2003. The proposed value is an additional aviation capability that could support other Indonesian operations.