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Indonesia begins helicopter operations from former Italian carrier KRI Sriwijaya-100

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Indonesia’s navy has begun helicopter flights to and from the KRI Sriwijaya-100, the 1980s-era carrier recently transferred from Italy. The initial activity involved five Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panthers and two Bell 412s, while the ship’s broader military role remains unclear.

Discovered 2026-11-04T22:05:09.910310-08:00 | 2026-11-04T22:05:09.910310-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The flights mark an initial operational use for the carrier, but the navy has yet to establish a clear broader military role for the 1980s-era ship.
  • The activity involved seven helicopters: five Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panthers and two Bell 412s, showing the aircraft types being operated from the vessel.

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