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]
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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] |
Design and development
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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
editAludra 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
editAludra Mk1
editFirst production of the UAV. 15 build and currently in service with Malaysian Armed Forces.[9]
Aludra Mk2
editImproved version of Aludra with better engine, payload and endurance.[10]
Aludra Mk5
editUnveiled during LIMA 2015.
Aludra UAV RS
editPrototype released on 2018.[11]
Aludra Camar
editAludra 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
editLightweight UAV designed for light surveillance role.[13]
Aludra EE
editPrototype released on 2022.
Operators
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Malaysia: Malaysian Armed Forces[14] with 15 Mk1s in operation.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Pesawat UAV Aludra MK helang perisik ciptaan tempatan" [Aircraft UAV Aludra MK 'eagle' local creation spy] (in Malay). UTUSAN MELAYU. 2007-12-12. Archived from the original on 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
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- ^ "CTRM (Corporate - Unmanned Systems Technology Sdn Bhd)". ctrm.com.my. Archived from the original on 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "Aludra UAV to be launched Next Year - Malaysian Defence". Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "ATM akan guna pesawat UAV buatan Malaysia" [ATMs will use Malaysia-made UAV aircraft] (in Malay). UTUSAN MELAYU. 2008-03-12. Archived from the original on 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ^ "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". www.armyrecognition.com.
- ^ "Asian region UAV capability on the rise - Asian Defence News Articles - Defence Review Asia". defencereviewasia.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "Satnews Publishers: Daily Satellite News". Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "LIMA 2015: UST continues Malaysian UAV improvements - UV - Unmanned Vehicles - Shephard Media". shephardmedia.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "MOSTI lancar UAV-RS bagi kegunaan awam, peroleh maklumat bencana (in Malay)". bharian.com.
- ^ "Products | DEFTECH Unmanned Systems". Archived from the original on 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "Aludra SR-10 | DEFTECH Unmanned Systems". www.deftechust.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "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". www.armyrecognition.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-10. Retrieved 2019-05-10.