CTRM Aludra
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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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/drb-hicom-undertakes-internal-restructuring-strengthen-defence-business|title = DRB-Hicom undertakes internal restructuring to strengthen defence business|date = 10 March 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ctrm.com.my/ps_alu_mk1.php|title=CTRM (Corporate - Unmanned Systems Technology Sdn Bhd)|website=ctrm.com.my|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127202622/https://www.ctrm.com.my/ps_alu_mk1.php|archive-date=2018-01-27|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/aludra-uav-to-be-launched-next-year/ |title=Aludra UAV to be launched Next Year - Malaysian Defence |access-date=2018-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322015638/http://www.malaysiandefence.com/aludra-uav-to-be-launched-next-year/ |archive-date=2018-03-22 |url-status=live }}
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.{{cite web |url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0312&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Polis_%26_Tentera&pg=te_01.htm |title=ATM akan guna pesawat UAV buatan Malaysia |trans-title=ATMs will use Malaysia-made UAV aircraft |language=ms |publisher=UTUSAN MELAYU |date=2008-03-12 |access-date=2018-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304232720/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0312&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Polis_%26_Tentera&pg=te_01.htm |archive-date=2018-03-04 |url-status=dead }}
On March 28, 2022, Deftech unveiled a new UAV at the DSA 2022 convention under the brand name Aludra EE.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsa_2022_news_official_show_daily/dsa_2022_deftech_from_malaysia_unveils_its_new_local-made_drone_aludra_ee.html|title=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|website=www.armyrecognition.com}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.defencereviewasia.com/articles/195/Asian-region-UAV-capability-on-the-rise|title=Asian region UAV capability on the rise - Asian Defence News Articles - Defence Review Asia|website=defencereviewasia.com|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228041332/https://www.defencereviewasia.com/articles/195/Asian-region-UAV-capability-on-the-rise|archive-date=2018-02-28|url-status=live}}
Variants
=Aludra Mk1=
First production of the UAV. 15 build and currently in service with Malaysian Armed Forces.{{Cite web |url=http://www.satnews.com/story.php?number=1284837530 |title=Satnews Publishers: Daily Satellite News |access-date=2018-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322021305/http://www.satnews.com/story.php?number=1284837530 |archive-date=2018-03-22 |url-status=live }}
=Aludra Mk2=
Improved version of Aludra with better engine, payload and endurance.{{cite web|url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/lima-2015-ust-continues-malaysian-uav-improvements/|title=LIMA 2015: UST continues Malaysian UAV improvements - UV - Unmanned Vehicles - Shephard Media|website=shephardmedia.com|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227213856/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/lima-2015-ust-continues-malaysian-uav-improvements/|archive-date=2018-02-27|url-status=live}}
=Aludra Mk5=
Unveiled during LIMA 2015.
=Aludra UAV RS=
=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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deftechust.com/products|title=Products | DEFTECH Unmanned Systems|access-date=2020-07-30|archive-date=2020-08-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809145610/https://www.deftechust.com/products|url-status=dead}}
=Aludra SR-10=
Lightweight UAV designed for light surveillance role.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deftechust.com/aludra-sr-10#:~:text=SR10%20Gallery-,Aludra%20SR%2D10,carrying%202%20kg%20of%20payload.|title=Aludra SR-10 | DEFTECH Unmanned Systems|website=www.deftechust.com|access-date=2020-07-30|archive-date=2020-08-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809143901/https://www.deftechust.com/aludra-sr-10#:~:text=SR10%20Gallery-,Aludra%20SR%2D10,carrying%202%20kg%20of%20payload.|url-status=dead}}
=Aludra EE=
Prototype released on 2022.
Operators
- {{flag|Malaysia}}: Malaysian Armed Forces{{Cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsa_2018_news_official_show_daily/dsa_2018_new_condor_4x4_vehicle_logistic_support_variant_unveiled_by_deftech.html |title=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 |website=www.armyrecognition.com|access-date=2019-05-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510070047/https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsa_2018_news_official_show_daily/dsa_2018_new_condor_4x4_vehicle_logistic_support_variant_unveiled_by_deftech.html |archive-date=2019-05-10 |url-status=live }} with 15 Mk1s in operation.