Fincantieri hosts renaming ceremony for Indonesian Navy’s MPCS duo

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has held a renaming ceremony for two multi-purpose combat ships (MPCSs/PPA) sold to the Indonesian Navy.

As informed, the ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) on January 29, 2025.

Originally built as the fifth and sixth units for the Italian Navy, the two ships, formerly named Marcantonio Colonna and Ruggiero di Lauria, have now been renamed KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 and KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321.

These ships are part of the contract signed by the company in 2024, valued at approximately €1.18 billion.

 Built at Fincantieri’s integrated Riva Trigoso-Muggiano shipyard, these vessels will be the largest combat ships in the Indonesian Navy.

Their versatile design allows them to perform a wide range of missions, from front-line naval operations to maritime patrol and humanitarian assistance. The navy will be able to support stability in the Indo-Pacific region and safeguard Indonesia’s national interests.

This supply contract stems from the interest generated during the campaigns of the MPCS/PPA vessels Francesco Morosini and Raimondo Montecuccoli in Indonesia in 2023 and 2024, respectively. 

The two ships are scheduled for delivery to the Indonesian Navy in 2025.