CTRM Aludra

Aludra is a Malaysian unmanned aerial vehicle operating since 2010. The Aludra was designed and manufactured by Malaysian local company Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) which is now under DefTech.[3][4][5]

Aludra Mk1
Role Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
National origin Malaysia
Designer Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM)
First flight 2007[1]
Status In service
Primary user Malaysian Army

Royal Malaysian Air Force

Produced 2010–present
Number built 3+[2]

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]

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.[7]

Variants

Aludra Mk1

First production of the UAV. Three build and currently in service with Malaysian Armed Forces.[8]

Aludra Mk2

Improved version of Aludra with better engine, payload and endurance.[9]

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.[10]

Aludra SR-10

Lightweight UAV designed for light surveillance role.[11]

Operators

References
  1. "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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  3. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/drb-hicom-undertakes-internal-restructuring-strengthen-defence-business
  4. "CTRM (Corporate - Unmanned Systems Technology Sdn Bhd)". ctrm.com.my. Archived from the original on 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
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  6. "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.
  7. "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.
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  9. "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.
  10. https://www.deftechust.com/products
  11. https://www.deftechust.com/aludra-sr-10#:~:text=SR10%20Gallery-,Aludra%20SR%2D10,carrying%202%20kg%20of%20payload.
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-05-10. Retrieved 2019-05-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-05-31. Retrieved 2019-05-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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