Jakarta, Oct. 18 -- The Defense Ministry has assured the public that Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, KRI Sriwijaya-100, is ready to provide reliable support for non-combat military operations, particularly disaster response.

In a press statement issued on Saturday (Oct. 17), the head of the ministry's Information Office, Brig. Gen. Rico Sirait said the aircraft carrier's presence is especially important for Indonesia, given its vast maritime territory and vulnerability to natural disasters.

He emphasized that KRI Sriwijaya-100 is capable of ensuring the rapid and uninterrupted delivery of emergency logistics and the deployment of relief personnel to disaster-affected areas when land access is cut off.

Sirait added that the vessel, ...