Indonesia: First Red White frigate hits the water

Shipbuilder PT PAL has launched and named the Indonesian Navy’s first Red White (Merah Putih) frigate, KRI Balaputradewa (322).

Credit: PT PAL

As disclosed, the frigate was launched on December 18, 2025, at PT PAL’s shipyard in Surabaya. The event marked a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization efforts, with the ship representing the largest surface combatant ever constructed in Indonesia.

During the departure of the Merah Putih frigate from the dock, a laser...