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Greater indonesia republic | Nusantara Times Around the world and back; the Navy's Operation Gallivant shows off blue-water capability
Admiral Siwi Sukma Adji had wanted to test said capabilities, and starting in 2019, gathered his top planners to initiate an "Indonesian Great White Fleet". When his position was replaced with upcoming Yudo Margono, the plan continued on, but remained a secret from the public during those hours. When the plan became public in January 2021, there was huge, and huge is an understatement in itself, of the navy's ability to conduct such a journey. But despite public skepticism and opposition from conservative politicians, the plan went ahead, and a bucket list of ship to be deployed was announced. Taking a variety of new and old ships, the Board of Staffs had planned to include these ships to see which one lasts the most, especially in non-equatorial waters. With all things set, the plan went into motion, and there was a sweeping wave of euphoria upon it's departure. Skepticism was almost forgotten when it departs, showing just how much the navy has cemented their influence within the general public. Eight ships in total departed, which would've included Sriwijaya, but she was barred from departing to maintain defence. As of this article publishing, the fleet, under Task Force Garuda had already finished it's first leg from Jakarta to Singapore, and is already en route to it's second destination in Colombo. Correspondent Budi Marhahati will be following the story on board the destroyer Balikpapan. Afsharid Persia, The Australis Republic, Hashemi arabia, and A z a n i a |