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

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) are preparing several major events to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the TNI, with the main celebrations taking place at the National Monument (Monas) area in Jakarta on Monday (10/5/2026).

This year's commemoration will feature a parade involving tens of thousands of personnel and hundreds of military equipments, a naval parade with 102 warships participating, as well as a display of the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, recently received by Indonesia from Italy.

Additionally, the TNI plans to inaugurate five new regional military commands (Kodam) during the peak anniversary celebration.

Involving 51,000 Personnel

TNI spokesperson Major General Muhammad Nas stated that the main 81st anniversary event will begin with a ceremony led by President Prabowo Subianto as the inspecting officer.

“The peak of the TNI 81st anniversary on October 5, 2026 at Monas will start with a ceremony led by the President of Indonesia as the inspecting officer,” Nas said in a statement from the TNI Public Relations Center on Tuesday (9/15/2026).

Following the ceremony, the program will continue with a parade and troop march-past, as well as displays of military equipment.

Nas added that more than 51,000 personnel and over 900 pieces of military equipment will be deployed in the parade and march-past.

Besides troops and equipment, the parade will also feature horses and K-9 units.

“All of this is conducted as a show of force to demonstrate TNI's capabilities, strength, and professionalism, ready to defend the country,” Nas said.

Naval Parade Participation

A day before the main event, the TNI will hold a naval parade or sailing pass in the waters of Jakarta Bay on Sunday (10/4/2026).

A total of 102 Republic of Indonesia warships (KRI) are scheduled to participate in the parade.

One of the vessels featured will be the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, a donation from the Italian government.

“During the naval parade, the aircraft carrier currently named Garibaldi — a grant from the Italian government that was received yesterday — will also be showcased during the sailing pass,” Nas said when met at the Monas Cross Field, Jakarta, on Saturday (9/19/2026).

In addition to Garibaldi, the TNI will also display several other military equipment, including Rafale fighter jets.

“Including aircraft, such as Rafale and others, will be part of the display,” Nas added.