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Contract signatory for the formation of JV company PINDAD-Rheinmetal

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The formation of those JV company seems is the follow up of MoU with Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) to produce 120" ammo for leopard-2.
So, this is a step forward for our defense industry in producing a large caliber of munitions, not only to meet domestic demand, but also has potentially for export..
Good luck Pindad!!!
 
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The formation of those JV company seems is the follow up of MoU with Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) to produce 120" ammo for leopard-2.
So, this is a step forward for our defense industry in producing a large caliber of munitions, not only to meet domestic demand, but also has potentially for export..
Good luck Pindad!!!

actually Denel rheinmetal is producing other large caliber too, namely 105 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm in which we need them all. Just wishing, Pindad can produce all of them too with this JV, as it will greatly enhanced our comparative strength when compared to other countries in the region as we can producing the munition we will needed in case of total war someday.

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd (RDM) is jointly owned by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH (51%) of Germany and Denel (Pty) Ltd. South Africa.

RDM specializes in the development, design and manufacture of large- and medium-calibre ammunition families and is a world leader in the field of artillery, mortar and infantry systems as well as plant engineering.

Rheinmetall Defence’s business is mainly focused on NATO countries. RDM’s focus is on Asia, the Middle East, South America, South Africa and African countries.

Rheinmetall and its South African unit are able to draw on an expanded product portfolio when serving their respective core markets.

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Systems & Products
The RDM product portfolio encompasses:



  • Artillery ammunition (105mm and 155mm)
  • Mortar ammunition (60, 81 and 120mm)
  • Missile subsystems (propulsion units, warheads, etc)
  • Minefield breaching systems
  • Aircraft bombs
  • Ammunition for naval applications
  • 40mm infantry ammunition and pyrotechnics
  • Propellants and raw materials
  • Ammunition and metal components





History
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd was established on September 1, 2008 when the Denel divisions comprising of Somchem (Somerset West and Wellington sites), Swartklip, Boksburg and Naschem became part of the Rheinmetall Defence Group. The company became known as Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) with Rheinmetall Defence being the majority shareholder, while Denel holds 49% of the shares.

Somchem was bought by the Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) in 1971 from AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries). During 1992 Armscor was split into two entities; the Armscor Procurement Agency of the Department of Defence and Denel (Pty) Ltd, which incorporated the defence manufacturing companies within South Africa. Somchem operated from Somerset West outside Cape Town with a chemical factory for raw materials at Krantzkop, close to Wellington in the Western Cape. Since then the company has grown to become a global player with a vision of being the best in solid propulsion products and energetic material applications.

Swartklip Products originated from the Ronden Manufacturing Company which was established in 1948 and manufactured fireworks. These pyrotechnic products led to the development and manufacture of new products such as railway signaling detonators and military products. The company was bought by Armscor in 1971 and named Swartklip Products. Since 1992 Swartklip became a division of Denel and shifted its business focus to the international arena. Swartklip has twice been awarded the chemical company category of the Technology 100 competition.

Naschem originated from the Lenz Factory which was used as an in explosives depot for the gold mines in 1896. During World War II the Lenz facility manufactured 25 million piece of ammunition for the North African Campaign. The facility was rejuvenated in 1970 as a result of South Africa’s need for self-sufficiency in the armaments field and the company Naschem came into being in 1978. During 1992 Naschem became a division of Denel (Pty) Ltd operating from the Boskop site near Potchefstroom.

Boksburg – the current facility was bought by Denel from Cemenco Holdings in 1996 and was included in the transaction of the new company Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM).in September 2008. Boksburg manufactures forged shell bodies and metal components of outstanding quality.

http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/...idiaries/rheinmetall_denel_munition/index.php
 
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And what is more important is, on how Rheinmetall Defence is actually the leading companies in propellant field.

Propulsion Systems, Charge Systems and Components
High-performance propellants for the military and civilian market
In order to meet in full the performance requirements of advanced modern military, weapon systems a carefully calibrated combination of gun, ammunition and propellant is required. Propellant systems thus constitute an important core competence. Rheinmetall is an innovative partner of leading ammunition producers both at home and abroad, participating in major defence technology developments and serial production programmes.

Besides artillery and mortar propelling charge systems, Rheinmetall develops and manufactures military propellant powder for large-, medium- and small-calibre ammunition as well as charge components such as combustible cast parts. Its product range also encompasses a wide variety of propellant powders for hunting cartridges and sporting weapons.

Rheinmetall’s corporate philosophy calls for complete control of the production process, meaning that it not only produces propellant powder in house, but also the precursors and intermediate products such as nitrocellulose and propellant pastes. This way, it is able to ensure full adherence to the highest standards of quality at every stage of production.

Propelling systems for artillery and mortars
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The German Bundeswehr introduced Rheinmetall’s MTLS modular propelling charge in 1996, naming it the DM72 and DM82. Owing to altered operational requirements, the DM72 has since been upgraded to the DM92, which is suitable for use in extreme climate zones at temperatures of up to +63°C. Designed and qualified for use in standard NATO 155mm L39 and L52 guns, it is the only system that meets the requirements of NATO’s Joint Ballistic Memorandum of Understanding.



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Standing for "combustible container mortar", Rheinmetall’s CCM mortar propelling charge system was developed, qualified and introduced specifically for the German Army’s Wiesel 120mm mortar track system. The special rigidity of the material used makes this Nitrochemie product uniquely stable throughout its entire temperature range, significantly improving handling safety. Moreover, thanks to its EI propellant powder, it also meets the most exacting performance and insensitivity criteria.



Propellant powders for medium-calibre and mortar ammunition
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In the medium-calibre (20mm to 76mm) and mortar (60mm, 81mm, 120mm) propellant powder segment, Nitrochemie products meet the world’s most exacting standards. Based on our patented EI® and ECL® technologies, they display excellent ballistic stability and minimal temperature sensitivity, meeting or exceeding NATO requirements for insensitive ammunition.



Propellants for large-calibre ammunition
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Rheinmetall produces a wide assortment of propellant systems based on different production techniques (solvent/solvent-less). SCDB® powder, a high-end, temperature-independent product for tank ammunition, permits maximum muzzle velocity with minimal barrel erosion. For artillery applications, Nitrochemie makes multi-based propellant powder that combines superb performance with excellent insensitivity. The ability to design propellant systems perfectly tailored to user needs is one of the company’s most important commitments.The need for optimized performance or lower-cost weapon systems are just two of the parameters which we address when designing propellant powders.



Propellant powder for small-calibre ammunition
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Designed for all standard NATO small arms calibres, including 4.6mm, 7.62mm and 12.7mm, Nitrochemie supplies conventional, surface-treated mono- and double-base propellant powder; we are also pushing ahead with the use of ECL technology in this segment. The company’s propellant powders for hunting and sporting ammunition offer the same excellent ballistic characteristics as our military propellant powders.



Combustible cast parts
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Combustible cast parts are an essential feature of the propulsion systems of modern high-performance tank ammunition. In artillery applications, they are a prerequisite for modular propelling systems, which vastly improve the logistics, economic viability and tactical performance of current weapon systems. Rheinmetall's patented non-woven technique makes it possible to produce case components in a variety of lengths, with different wall strengths and chemical compositions, optimally tailored to the specifications of each type of projectile.



Nitrocellulose and propellant paste
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Nitrocellulose is the precursor for all propellant powders, combustible components and commercial explosives. Consisting of a blend of nitrocellulose and explosive oil, propellant paste is the precursor for multi-base propellant powders. Rheinmetall produces these intermediate products partly for its own use, and partly on behalf of end customers in accordance with their particular specifications.



Special applications
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Rheinmetall also applies its expertise defence technology to special solutions in the automotive and aviation industries as well as medical and fastening technology applications. We supply well-known auto parts makers with products for belt-tensioning devices and airbag initiators. In cooperation with partners in the fastening technology and medical technology industries, we develop high-precision propulsion units with electronic ignition for compact systems featuring fast, precise movement sequences.


And on how Dahana and Pindad had made a move with their Propellant projects, actually give a hint sight on how Indonesia will be able to have complete control over all the requirement needs in production process of all ammunition we produced.
 
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actually Denel rheinmetal is producing other large caliber too, namely 105 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm in which we need them all. Just wishing, Pindad can produce all of them too with this JV, as it will greatly enhanced our comparative strength when compared to other countries in the region as we can producing the munition we will needed in case of total war someday.

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd (RDM) is jointly owned by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH (51%) of Germany and Denel (Pty) Ltd. South Africa.

RDM specializes in the development, design and manufacture of large- and medium-calibre ammunition families and is a world leader in the field of artillery, mortar and infantry systems as well as plant engineering.

Rheinmetall Defence’s business is mainly focused on NATO countries. RDM’s focus is on Asia, the Middle East, South America, South Africa and African countries.

Rheinmetall and its South African unit are able to draw on an expanded product portfolio when serving their respective core markets.

rwm_bildleiste.jpg


Systems & Products
The RDM product portfolio encompasses:



  • Artillery ammunition (105mm and 155mm)
  • Mortar ammunition (60, 81 and 120mm)
  • Missile subsystems (propulsion units, warheads, etc)
  • Minefield breaching systems
  • Aircraft bombs
  • Ammunition for naval applications
  • 40mm infantry ammunition and pyrotechnics
  • Propellants and raw materials
  • Ammunition and metal components
Wow! Turns out they have more completed products range than I had expected. Thanks for enlighten me..

Sure, I also hope Pindad could deepen cooperation not just limited in one product, but also in all variants of munitions, since it's a very vital requirements for our armed forces when facing an emergency situation.
And absolutely, this cooperation will became a great momentum for Pindad and for our defense industry in general, to enhance its credibility as one of the leading defense industry in region. Atleast in the next five years we'll be able to see the results significantly, I hope..

Anyway, Selamat beristirahat nona..
 
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Perketat Pengamanan Pasca Bentrok OKPPolisi memeriksa barang bawaan seorang anggota organisasi kepemudaan (OKP) ketika akan menghadiri pelantikan OKP tersebut, di Medan, Sumatera Utara, Minggu (31/1). Pasca bentrok antar dua OKP pada Sabtu (30/1) yang mengakibatkan korban tewas, polisi memperketat pengamanan di sejumlah wilayah di Medan. ANTARA FOTO/Irsan Mulyadi/foc/16.

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700 personnel to secure West Kalimantan-Sarawak border
Senin, 1 Februari 2016 05:10 WIB | 580 Views
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Indonesian army personnel from Yonif 644/Walet Sakti secure Indonesia-Malaysia border in Entikong, Sanggau, West Kalimantan (8/12/2015). (ANTARA FOTO/Ismar Patrizki)

Pontianak, W Kalimantan (ANTARA News) - The Tanjungpura Regional Military Command XII will soon deploy 700 military personnel to secure Indonesia-Malaysia border in West Kalimantan, a spokesman said.

"The 700 military personnel arrived in Pontianak on Saturday at around 11.35 a.m. local time by Teluk Teratai Indonesian warship," chief of the Tanjungpura Regional Military Command XIIs information service Colonel Mukhlis said here on Sunday.

He said 350 of the military personnel come from the Jaya Yuda infantry battalion 144 of the Sriwijaya Regional Military Command and 350 from the Kala Hitam infantry battalion 312 which is an organic unit of infantry brigade 15 of the Siliwangi Regional Military Command.

"The two battalions which consist of 700 personnel will soon replace border security personnel to safeguard the West Kalimantan-Sarawak border for the next nine months," he said.

Mukhlis added the two battalions which have just arrived in West Kalimantan will replace the Walet Sakti infantry battalion 644 of the Tanjungpura Regional Military Command XII and the Tengkorak airborne Infantry battalion 305.

"Actually, the personnel arrived in Pontianak on Saturday evening. But because we have to focus on returning former members of the Gafatar movement, only on Saturday afternoon they came closer to Dwikora port in Pontianak," he said.

The 700 military personnel are being accommodated at the Tanjungpura Regional Military Command.

Reported by Andilala
(s012/b003/B003)
(U.SYS/B/S012/B003)

http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/102865/700-personnel-to-secure-west-kalimantan-sarawak-border
 
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