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 .
57-687: 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. On March 28, 2022, Deftech unveiled a new UAV at the DSA 2022 convention under the brand name Aludra EE. Aludra already used in combat on 2013 in Ops Daulat to monitor Kiram's militant movement. After
114-408: A Kuala Lumpur rally, Najib said, "We started with air strike by jet fighters of Royal Malaysian Air Forces, followed by mortar strike; and as I'm speaking, the army and police forces, along with other members (of the security forces) following behind, are taking action to arrest and destroy the group which has breached the nation's sovereignty". According to IGP Ismail Omar and other police sources,
171-522: A solution. She expressed disappointment at the apparent lack of support from the Philippine government, adding that Manila needed to balance diplomatic relations and the interests of its constituents. On 7 March 2013, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry issued a statement that said it considered Kiram's III forces as a group of terrorists "following their atrocities and brutalities committed in
228-553: A crackdown on suspected Kiram III supporters, causing a mass migration of Filipinos from Sabah to Sulu. One refugee stated that Malaysian police had shot and killed many Filipino civilians irrespective of their MyKad status and detained many others. It was stated that those detained were not treated properly. A Royal Malaysian Police official denied the allegations. A report on News5 claimed that some Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members were undergoing training in Jolo, Sulu for
285-556: A dialogue to address the country's territorial dispute to eastern Sabah could be arranged after the standoff ended. Aquino declined to confirm reports of other parties allegedly behind the standoff to sabotage the Bangsamoro peace process . Aquino's statement was supported by Senator Francis Pangilinan . In a statement, he said: This standoff has reached a critical point where the Philippine government must now act decisively and do what
342-584: A logistics convoy. The clash ended on 24 March, while Operation Daulat was replaced by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) on 29 June. Sabah Chief Minister , Datuk Seri Musa Aman said ESSCOM became responsible to enforce security arrangements. On 3 March 2013, the Globe Telecom website was defaced by hackers claiming to be from the "MALAYSIA Cyb3r 4rmy". The group left the message, "Do not invade our country or you will suffer
399-636: A peace deal between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front , as announced on 7 October 2012 by Philippine president Benigno Aquino III . In response, Jamalul Kiram III, claiming to be Sulu's legitimate heir, decreed on 11 November 2012 that a civilian and military contingent should assert his territorial rights in North Borneo. He appointed his brother and Raja Muda ("heir apparent" or "crown prince"), Agbimuddin Kiram, to lead
456-596: A rescue mission for abused Filipinos in Sabah. Former MNLF leader Nur Misuari claimed that these MNLF members were not part of or allied with the Sulu Royal Security Force. Sulu Province governor, Abdusakur Tan denied reports that MNLF fighters under Nur Misuari were heading to Sabah. He also denied that 1,000 MNLF fighters had been able to sneak into the state . According to MNLF chairman Muslimin Sema they respected
513-531: A separate statement, said that 12 of Kiram's followers died. Najib said he had given Malaysian security forces a mandate to take "any action" against the group. Najib added that "no compromise" was acceptable and that "either they surrender or face the consequences". On 2 March 2013, a group of 10 armed men were spotted near Kunak , a district between Lahad Datu and Semporna , according to Royal Malaysia Police Inspector-General Ismail Omar. He said that three were in military fatigues similar to those being worn by
570-439: A verbal agreement with Malaysia in 1969 to discuss the question of sovereignty over the islands. Malaysia however denied the allegation of an agreement between them, maintaining that the islands have always been part of the territory of its state of Sabah. Both countries have not delimited their maritime zones in the area and the court was not asked to rule on this further matter. On 2 November 1998, both countries agreed to bring
627-543: A written agreement signed by the parties concerned". He shared that in his last conversation with Agbimuddin, his brother told him that their followers were firm in their decision to stay in Sabah. The 74-year-old sultan said he was ready to be jailed if the Philippine government filed a case against him and members of his clan. He said he could not understand what his violation against the Constitution was, saying he had always respected it and that "coming home to their homeland"
SECTION 10
#1732855903121684-533: Is necessary to protect the general interest of the Filipino people. Kiram is essentially declaring war on Malaysia. He must understand that it has never been a policy of the Philippines to take on other countries by force. Regardless of Sulu's rightful claim to Sabah, an armed invasion will unlikely lead to an amicable resolution. This has come at a time when we are so close to achieving lasting peace with our brothers from
741-608: Is part of the Sultanate of Sulu". A spokesman for Google Malaysia said they knew of the issue. 20 Filipinos protested in front of the Malaysian embassy in Makati on 5 March. They called for an end to the violence, while some expressed support for the cause of Kiram. At least 50 policemen and a fire truck were deployed. The Malaysian embassy later suspended operations in response. Razak sought to assess whether opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim
798-600: Is that the dominion of the sultanate historically spanned from the Sulu Archipelago into parts of northern Borneo . In line with the International Court of Justice court decision in the case concerning sovereignty of Pulau Ligitan and Pulau Sipadan in 2002, Malaysia claimed that Sultan of Sulu indisputably relinquished the sovereign rights of all its possession in favour of Spain on 22 July 1878, hence relinquishing any claim to Sabah. The unresolved status of
855-571: The Constitution of the Philippines and its laws. The president said that he had ordered an investigation into possible violations of laws by Kiram III, his followers and collaborators. He cited the Constitution's provision on renouncing war as a policy instrument and Article 118 of the Revised Penal Code , which punishes those who "provoke or give occasion for a war...or expose Filipino citizens to reprisals on their persons or property". He said
912-514: The Lahad Datu incursion or Operation Daulat ( Malay : Operasi Daulat ), was a military conflict in Lahad Datu , Malaysia . The conflict began on 11 February, when 235 militants arrived in Lahad Datu by boat, and ended on 24 March. The militants, self proclaimed as "Royal Security Forces of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo", were sent by Jamalul Kiram III , a claimant to the throne of
969-522: The Sultanate of Sulu . The militants' stated objective was to assert the territorial claim of the Philippines to eastern Sabah . Malaysian security forces surrounded the village where the group had gathered. After weeks of negotiations and several deadlines for the group to withdraw, the killing of local policemen prompted Malaysian security forces to flush out the militants with a military operation. At
1026-570: The effectivites principle as the main reason for awarding the islands to Malaysia. In addition, it is also acknowledged both of the islands were much closer to Malaysia than Indonesia as well with an earliest documentation from Malaysia over the British 1878 Agreement with the Sultanate of Sulu during which time they acquired the Sultanate area as part of the British Borneo , while the Indonesian claim
1083-457: The Malaysian embassy in the Philippines stated that no fatalities resulted. Ambassador Mohammad Zamri bin Mohammad Kassim told Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario that the "standoff was over" and that 10 "royal army" members had surrendered to Malaysian authorities after the assault. He added that members of Kiram's group had escaped and ran towards the sea, pursued by
1140-544: The Philippine embassy in Kuala Lumpur . The event, called Ops Bunga (Operation Flower), encouraged participants to place flowers at the embassy's doorstep as a show of the Malaysian public's solidarity towards Filipinos in Malaysia . Organisers also urged people to offer prayers to the Malaysian security officers who died in the conflict. On 10 March 2013, reports of police brutality by Malaysian police officials emerged over
1197-474: The Philippines under a plebiscite organised by the United Nations . The Philippines motive to intervene was questioned by the court, as to whether the Philippines had a "sufficiently strong legal interest" with both Indonesia and Malaysia. The court strongly rejected the Philippines' attempt of intervention and in doing so cited that the request made by the Philippines did not relate to the subject matter of
SECTION 20
#17328559031211254-1073: The Sabah incursion, Aludra is stationed at Sabah to perform the surveillance and reconnaissance mission in Sabah's border. First production of the UAV. 15 build and currently in service with Malaysian Armed Forces. Improved version of Aludra with better engine, payload and endurance. Unveiled during LIMA 2015. Prototype released on 2018. 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. Lightweight UAV designed for light surveillance role. Prototype released on 2022. 2013 Lahad Datu standoff [REDACTED] Royal Malaysia Police [REDACTED] Malaysian Armed Forces Supported elements: Philippine elements : Malaysia strength ~6,500 armed forces 7 MAF battalions 1 GOF battalion 12 ACV-300 Adnan 3 F/A-18 Hornet 5 BAE Hawk 200 Philippine strength All statistics reference : The 2013 Lahad Datu standoff , also known as
1311-518: The South . Malaysia has played a crucial role in brokering talks between the Philippine government and our Muslim brothers in Mindanao. We cannot afford to have a wedge between our country and Malaysia because of one person's whim. Kiram III remained defiant and said his men would not go back home "until an arrangement has been done by our officials and the president, and if that will be arranged accordingly with
1368-399: The Sultanate of Sulu was a driving issue behind the standoff, with the militant group claiming Jamalul Kiram III as the legitimate Sultan of Sulu. The militant group claimed that Kiram's supposed role as Sultan justified their occupation, however, Kiram's status as sultan has been disputed by several other claimants to the sultanate. Heirs to the sultanate felt excluded by the framework of
1425-459: The ambush. Sabah police commissioner DCP Datuk Hamza Taib had said on Saturday that the attack may not be related to the Kampung Tanduo standoff. During the ambush, two armed gunmen were killed. Idjirani, the secretary-general of Sultan Kiram III, said the violence started when Malaysian policemen, while pretending to round up undocumented Filipinos, shot Imam Maas and his four sons. Another imam
1482-664: The army and police began mopping-up operations codenamed "Ops Sulu" and "Ops Daulat" (Operation Sovereignty). It was believed that Kiram and several of his followers had escaped the security cordon. A search was carried out in the surrounding farmland and FELDA plantations. The Malaysian troops recovered 13 bodies of suspected Kiram followers in Felda Sahabat. On 9 March 2013, Malaysian Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said that Ops Daulat would end when no intruders were left. Malaysian security forces maintained security cordons around
1539-762: The attack, saying Kiram's men were primarily armed only with bolos and knives and only a few had guns. He claimed that snipers from the Malaysian police were targeting their group. He added that the sultanate was looking at the possibility of elevating the matter to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations Human Rights Commission . He said that their men had moved to another location to continue their fight and urged Malaysia to hold talks. Sabah Police Commissioner Hamza Taib meanwhile said no one surrendered. He added that 12 men from Kiram's group were killed when they tried to break
1596-408: The attackers were fatally shot while ambushing Malaysian police, while another was beaten to death by villagers after he tried to take a hostage, according to Sabah's head of police. On 5 March 2013, Royal Malaysian Air Force fighter jets, reported as F/A-18 and Hawk fighters, bombed the Kiram hide-out. Explosions were heard in Lahad Datu as the Malaysian forces moved against the gunmen. In
1653-630: The case. The Philippines query was totally dismissed in June 2001 when after oral hearings the court voted it down by a count of fourteen votes to one. Both islands were originally considered to be terra nullius . However, the United Kingdom when it held sovereignty over Malaya, had significantly developed the islands unlike the Dutch East Indies , Indonesia's predecessor - Britain had demonstrated effective occupation. The Court used that fact, known as
1710-589: The coast of Semporna . The Bukit Aman special branch superintendent and four operatives were killed in the action. The police party remained trapped in the village surrounded by the attackers. The superintendent had led three dozen policemen, from the Semporna District Police Headquarters, after having been ordered to investigate following a tip-off that a group of armed men wee at Kampung Sri Jaya Siminul in Semporna District . The operation
1767-414: The consequences". Global Telecom confirmed the hack, but claimed that no sensitive information was stolen. The website was up again by noon. In apparent retaliation, hackers identifying themselves as from Anonymous Philippines , attacked several Malaysian websites. They warned Malaysia to "Stop attacking our cyber space! Or else we will attack your cyber world!" The website of Stamford College in Malaysia
CTRM Aludra - Misplaced Pages Continue
1824-591: The decision of Sabah to join Malaysia in 1963. He also said he had visited Sabah in 1973 and witnessed the people's enthusiasm, adding that he had many relatives there. After Operation Daulat was launched, 443 individuals were held for various offences while 121 were held under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA). The total number arrested under SOSMA later decreased to 104, mostly Filipinos who were suspected of having links to Kiram III. These included family members of Kiram III who had entered
1881-410: The end of the standoff around 72 people were left dead, including 56 militants, 10 Malaysian security force personnel, and 6 civilians. The surviving militants were all either captured or escaped. The Lahad Datu incursion has had lasting impacts for the people of Sabah . Before this incursion, the government of Malaysia continued to dutifully pay an annual cession payment amounting to roughly $ 1,000 to
1938-642: The eve of its 2013 general election , Filipino senatorial candidates from the opposition blamed President Aquino for sending unclear messages to the Kiram family. They added that the President was in danger of facing an impeachment for "betrayal of public trust". Meanwhile, President Aquino blamed unnamed members of the previous Gloria Macapagal Arroyo government as conspirators; while Aquino did not name anyone due to lack of evidence. Kiram's daughter Princess Jacel challenged Aquino to prove his allegations. Former National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales denied that he
1995-527: The group to leave Lahad Datu, a confrontation occurred between the sultanate's forces and Malaysian police, with shots exchanged. According to Abraham Idjirani, Kiram's spokesperson, 10 army members were killed with four more injured. The Malaysian lost two casualties. The owner of the house where Agbimuddin Kiram and his men had stayed was killed in the exchange. Malaysian Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein claimed that Kiram's men opened fire and denied that their security forces retaliated. Initial reports from
2052-508: The group. Months later on 11 February 2013, Agbimuddin Kiram and at least 101 followers arrived in the village of Tanduo , located near Tungku in Lahad Datu from neighbouring Simunul island, Tawi-Tawi , in the southern Philippines. Around eighty people fled from 15 homes in Tanduo. Malaysian police blocked roads leading from Lahad Datu to Tanduo. Malaysian police boats patrolled nearby waters. Filipino security agencies blocked off entry from
2109-486: The indirect heirs of the Sultan honoring an 1878 agreement, where North Borneo – today’s Sabah – was conceded by the late Sultan of Sulu to a British company. However, Malaysia suspended these payments in response to this attack that killed civilians and members of the Malaysian armed forces. Years later, eight of these Sulu heirs, who insisted they were not involved in the standoff, hired lawyers to pursue legal action based on
2166-646: The killing of Malaysia's security personnel". It added that the label had the agreement of Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario . This was denied by the Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia, Jose Eduardo Malaya, who said Del Rosario was "taken out of context". It was clarified that Del Rosario agreed that those responsible for the killing of Malaysian police forces committed "terroristic acts". 1 March: 3 March: 5 March: 11 March: 24 March: 29 June: At around 10:15 am on 1 March 2013, three days after Malaysia's extended deadline for
2223-402: The longer Kiram's III followers stayed in Sabah, the more they endangered their own lives, but also the thousands of Filipinos living there. Addressing Kiram III, he said, "It must be clear to you that this small group of people will not succeed in addressing your grievances, and that there is no way that force can achieve your aims". Aquino reminded him that as a Filipino citizen, he was bound by
2280-499: The matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Philippines had applied during the proceedings to intervene over the case on the basis of their claim to northern Borneo . According to the Philippine side, the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu has ceded their rights over North Borneo (present-day Sabah) to the Philippines in 1962. However, a majority of people in the territory chose to become part of Malaysia in 1963 rather than
2337-436: The operation area and those with no documents such as MyKad were detained. Tanduo village was declared secured on 11 March and the bodies of 22 Sulu gunmen were recovered. Security forces swept a neighbouring village that left a Malaysian soldier dead. Private Ahmad Hurairah Ismail was killed along with three Sulu gunmen. Another soldier, Private Ahmad Farhan Ruslan was killed in a road accident near Bandar Cendera-Wasih in
CTRM Aludra - Misplaced Pages Continue
2394-483: The original commercial deal. The case was closed on 2 Oct 2024. 7 Filipinos were hanged to death, including Jamalul Kiram's nephew who claimed to be the Sultan of Sulu for launching a war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong following the invasion in Lahad Datu. The Philippines retains a territorial claim to eastern Sabah, formerly known as North Borneo , through the heritage of the Sultanate of Sulu . The basis of this claim
2451-425: The police. Idjirani responded that none of their members were in Malaysian custody. He denied that their forces fled after the clash. He said "the standoff is not over, unless there's a concrete understanding or agreement that can be reached". Idjirani claimed that Malaysian officials wanted "to cover up the truth" when they claimed that no one was hurt in the incident. He appealed to the Malaysian government to stop
2508-453: The ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) had deliberately orchestrated the crisis to frighten the people of Sabah into favouring the ruling coalition. Chua's allegations were met with an outcry by the Malaysian public; citizens and personalities such as Ambiga Sreenevasan and Saifuddin Abdullah called for both parties to forge a bi-partisan consensus to settle the issue. On
2565-525: The scene. During the shootout, 23 police officers were pronounced missing. While captive, four policemen were tortured and mutilated, with one beheaded, according to Malaysian authorities who later found the bodies. The mutilated condition of these bodies led the major Malay-language newspaper Utusan Malaysia to allege the influence of drugs or black magic . Reports stated that six Malaysian police officers and seven assailants were killed in Semporna. Six of
2622-792: The security cordon imposed. Hamza claimed that the Filipinos opened fire at the Malaysian police who were forced to fire in self-defence. He said they found various weapons, including M16 rifles , pistols and SLR rifles and ammunition from the group. He said Agbimuddin's group were still in Tanduo and that the security cordon was holding because Malaysia wanted the occupation to be resolved peacefully. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak later confirmed that two police officers, identified as Inspector Zulkifli Bin Mamat and Corporal Sabaruddin Bin Daud from 69 Commandos , had been killed. The Sabah police commissioner, in
2679-438: The southern Philippines and deployed six naval ships to help stabilise the situation. An additional Philippine naval ship was sent to Malaysian waters off Lahad Datu to provide humanitarian assistance. On 26 February 2013, President Aquino appealed to Kiram III to recall his followers and to hold discussions with the government to address his family's concerns. In a press conference held at Malacañang Palace , Aquino said that
2736-543: The state of Sabah using assumed identities. 149 Sulu gunmen were arrested and eight were charged with waging war against the King, a charge that carried the death penalty in Malaysia. Ligitan and Sipadan dispute The Ligitan and Sipadan dispute [2002] ICJ 3 was a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over two islands in the Celebes Sea , namely Ligitan and Sipadan . The dispute began in 1969 and
2793-524: The sultanate's forces. The Malaysian government doubled the number of police and army officers, deploying members of the Royal Malay Regiment , in areas where the sultanate's armed supporters were believed to be present. At around 6:30 am on 3 March 2013, fewer than 10 armed gunmen, claiming to be from the Sulu Sultanate, ambushed the police during a surveillance operation on a village off
2850-530: Was allegedly shot when Malaysian authorities learned that they were taking care of the sultan's relatives in the area. Police investigations found that Kampung Simunul, Semporna, had been infiltrated by the Sulu intruders who mingled with the inhabitants, one of whom was regarded as an 'imam'. It was earlier reported that the intruders had planned to attack Lahad Datu police station and that both Lahad Datu and Tawau Police Special Investigation Divisions had been deployed to
2907-412: Was hacked with its front page replaced by a note that said: "The time has come to reclaim what is truly ours. Sabah is owned by the Philippines, you illegally [ sic ] claiming it". On 4 March 2013, a Google search for the word "Sabah" reflected a cached version of the territory's Misplaced Pages article . It said the Malaysian control of the state is "illegitimate" and that "in fact, [Sabah]
SECTION 50
#17328559031212964-439: Was involved. This began after Filipino media reported that Anwar might be involved with the incursion and an image of him with Nur Misuari of MNLF began circulating. Concurrently, Anwar launched legal proceedings against government-owned newspaper Utusan Malaysia and television station TV3 for trying to link him to the incursions. Meanwhile, Malaysian People's Justice Party (PKR) vice-president Tian Chua claimed that
3021-515: Was largely resolved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2002, which opined that both of the islands belonged to Malaysia. Ligitan and Sipadan are two small islands located in the Celebes Sea off the southeastern coast of the Malaysian state of Sabah . Sovereignty over the islands has been disputed by Indonesia and Malaysia since 1969 and intensified in 1991 when Indonesia discovered that Malaysia had built some tourist facilities on Sipadan island. Indonesia claimed that it had made
3078-406: Was launched at 4 pm on Saturday, following intelligence reports of the existence of a firearms cache in the village, and that an uprising by groups of villagers believed to be of Philippines origin residing there was in the making. About three hours into the operation, the police were fired upon while heading towards a house in the village and returned fire. The superintendent was killed during
3135-587: Was not a crime. Kiram III asked Malaysia to "sit down in a square table and to diplomatically settle the issue on the claim" stressing the need to "come up with a win-win solution". He reiterated that he and his men "will not initiate the violence... But are prepared to defend our lives and aspirations" and that the Sabah issue "can be peacefully settled without threat, but in a diplomatic way". His daughter Sitti Jacel said her father's followers were not in Lahad Datu to wage war but to reside peacefully on their ancestral territory. She added that they would not leave without
3192-417: Was simply expedient. Malaysian defence minister Zahid Hamidi pointed out that each RMAF C-130 Hercules was capable of carrying only 90 soldiers each, while AirAsia had jets capable of transporting up to 200 soldiers each. The Malaysian Defence Ministry pointed out that chartering civilian jetliners is a common practice in other countries, including those of NATO. On 8 March 2013, Malaysians assembled outside
3249-580: Was the one Aquino was accusing. Jamalul Kiram III unsuccessfully ran for senator under Arroyo's TEAM Unity during the 2007 Senate Elections . On 5 March, flights of AirAsia were used to transport Malaysian troops to Sabah. An online debate ensued over whether the move highlighted patriotism of a Malaysian-based airline or the military's lack of resources. Some Malaysians wondered why the government did not mobilise its fleet of C-130 Hercules transport planes. Others lauded AirAsia for its efforts in assistance. The Defence Ministry stated that it used AirAsia
#120879