KRI Garibaldi and Five New Regional Commands to Highlight 81st TNI Anniversary

The Garibaldi previously arrived in Indonesia and docked at Pier 107 Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on Friday (9/18/2026).

The ship, hull number 551, will be renamed KRI Sriwijaya once officially incorporated into the Indonesian Navy.

The renaming and reflagging ceremony is scheduled for September 24, 2026.

Inauguration of 5 New Regional Commands

The 81st TNI anniversary will also mark the addition of five new Kodam.

TNI spokesperson Major General Muhammad Nas confirmed the plan to inaugurate the five new Kodam coinciding with the peak anniversary event on October 5, 2026.

“That is the plan,” Nas said.

Meanwhile, Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak revealed the five new Kodam will be located in Central Papua, Yogyakarta Special Region, East Nusa Tenggara, North Maluku, and the Riau Islands.

“There will be five new ones in Flores, Jogja, Malut, and what else? NTT. NTT, Malut, Jogja, Riau Islands,” Maruli stated.

According to Maruli, the establishment of the new Kodam is part of the restructuring of the Indonesian Army organization.

“Regarding the Kodam, their main task is territorial. The assignments differ,” he explained.

In wartime emergencies, Kodam has broader functions, including leading the people's total resistance.

Basic Food Package Distribution

Prior to the peak celebrations, the TNI will also hold a TNI Fair at the Monas area on September 19-20, 2026.

The public can view various military equipment and non-military gear, military technology exhibitions, TNI recruitment information, and soldier performances.

The TNI Fair will run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM WIB.

The event will also feature health services and an antique vehicle community exhibition.

For social activities, the TNI is preparing to distribute 15,000 basic food packages and 30,000 free meals during the TNI Fair.

Meanwhile, at the main 81st TNI anniversary event, 40,000 basic food packages and 40,000 free meal portions will be distributed to the public.

All these events are organized to welcome the peak celebration of the TNI’s 81st anniversary, set to be held at Monas on October 5, 2026.