Engineering:CTRM Aludra
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| Aludra Mk1 | |
| Role | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) |
| National origin | Malaysia |
| Designer | Composites Technology Research Malaysia DefTech |
| First flight | 2007[1] |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Malaysian Armed Forces |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Number built | 15[2] |
Aludra is a Malaysian unmanned aerial vehicle operating since 2010. The Aludra was designed and manufactured by Composites Technology Research Malaysia which is now under DefTech.[3][4][5]
Design and development
To fulfill the Malaysian Armed Forces needs in UAV operation, Malaysia formed a consortium on 15 January 2007 involves of local company which is Composite Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM), Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) and Ikramatic to develop indigenous made UAV.[6]
On March 28, 2022, Deftech unveiled a new UAV at the DSA 2022 convention under the brand name Aludra EE.[7]
Operational history
Aludra already used in combat on 2013 in Ops Daulat to monitor Kiram's militant movement. After the Sabah incursion, Aludra is stationed at Sabah to perform the surveillance and reconnaissance mission in Sabah's border.[8]
Variants
Aludra Mk1
First production of the UAV. 15 build and currently in service with Malaysian Armed Forces.[9]
Aludra Mk2
Improved version of Aludra with better engine, payload and endurance.[10]
Aludra UAV RS
Prototype released on 2018.[11]
Aludra Camar
Aludra Camar made its maiden flight in July 2017 and its expected to be completed by 2019.The UAV has designed to carry out surveillance and mapping missions.[12]
Aludra SR-10
Lightweight UAV designed for light surveillance role.[13]
Aludra EE
Prototype released on 2022.
Operators
References
- ↑ "Pesawat UAV Aludra MK helang perisik ciptaan tempatan" (in ms). UTUSAN MELAYU. 2007-12-12. http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=1212&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Polis_%26_Tentera&pg=te_02.htm.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ng, Jr (August 12, 2021). "Indo Pacific UAV Directory 2021". https://asianmilitaryreview.com/2021/08/indo-pacific-uav-directory-2021/.
- ↑ "DRB-Hicom undertakes internal restructuring to strengthen defence business". 10 March 2017. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/drb-hicom-undertakes-internal-restructuring-strengthen-defence-business.
- ↑ "CTRM (Corporate - Unmanned Systems Technology Sdn Bhd)". https://www.ctrm.com.my/ps_alu_mk1.php.
- ↑ "Aludra UAV to be launched Next Year - Malaysian Defence". http://www.malaysiandefence.com/aludra-uav-to-be-launched-next-year/.
- ↑ "ATM akan guna pesawat UAV buatan Malaysia" (in ms). UTUSAN MELAYU. 2008-03-12. http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0312&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Polis_%26_Tentera&pg=te_01.htm.
- ↑ "DSA 2022: Deftech from Malaysia unveils its new local-made drone Aludra EE | DSA 2022 News Official Show Daily | Defence security exhibitions 2022 show daily news category". https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsa_2022_news_official_show_daily/dsa_2022_deftech_from_malaysia_unveils_its_new_local-made_drone_aludra_ee.html.
- ↑ "Asian region UAV capability on the rise - Asian Defence News Articles - Defence Review Asia". https://www.defencereviewasia.com/articles/195/Asian-region-UAV-capability-on-the-rise.
- ↑ "Satnews Publishers: Daily Satellite News". http://www.satnews.com/story.php?number=1284837530.
- ↑ "LIMA 2015: UST continues Malaysian UAV improvements - UV - Unmanned Vehicles - Shephard Media". https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/lima-2015-ust-continues-malaysian-uav-improvements/.
- ↑ "MOSTI lancar UAV-RS bagi kegunaan awam, peroleh maklumat bencana (in Malay)". https://www.bharian.com.my/amp/berita/nasional/2015/10/88715/mosti-lancar-uav-rs-bagi-kegunaan-awam-peroleh-maklumat-bencana.
- ↑ "Products | DEFTECH Unmanned Systems". https://www.deftechust.com/products.
- ↑ "Aludra SR-10 | DEFTECH Unmanned Systems". https://www.deftechust.com/aludra-sr-10#:~:text=SR10%20Gallery-,Aludra%20SR%2D10,carrying%202%20kg%20of%20payload..
- ↑ "DSA 2018: New Condor 4x4 vehicle logistic support variant unveiled by Deftech | DSA 2018 News Official Show Daily | Defence security military exhibition 2018 daily news category". https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsa_2018_news_official_show_daily/dsa_2018_new_condor_4x4_vehicle_logistic_support_variant_unveiled_by_deftech.html.
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