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More CT Stuff for VAT 69

VAT 69 low viz patch.

SHAH ALAM: Last June, Malaysian Defence wrote on the tender to supply and delivery of various tactical gear for the Counter-Terrorist Team (CTT) of the VAT 69. Among the items sought are tactical helmets, assault gear and PPEs.

Four bidders had qualified for the tender with bids ranging from RM18.924 million, RM18.988 million, RM18.999 million and RM19.200 million. The bids are below the indicative cost of the tender, which was RM19.4 million.

VAT 69 counter terrorist team getting ready to embark on the rescue operation in 2022. Note the ranger green uniforms and coyote brown boots. Also in frame is the tactical ladder and ballistic shield. PDRM picture,

Another tender for the supply and delivery for two years of special accessories and tactical gear for the VAT 69 CTT was published on October 7 and closes on November 11. The indicative cost of the tender is RM10.248 million.

Eight items are being sought this time around, the first of which is fifty night-vision googles complete with helmet mounting. The NVG sought must be NIGHT VISION GOGGLES Image Intensifier Tube. It shall be Gen 3 intensifier tube come with White Phosphor lens. Built for Military Specification.

The CTT moving into position for the HRT exercise in 2022. None of the Colt ACP Carbines are fitted with optics. PDRM picture.

Fifty weapon sighst with magnifier. The Weapon Sight shall be compatible with all Gen I-III night vision devices. Reticles shall be 1 MOA aiming dot with 0-68 MOA circle with
quadrant ticks. WS magnification shall be 1X

Fifty ballistic shield. The Ballistic Shield shall be at least in class of Threat
Level III complete to NIJ Level III Test

Twenty breaching tools. The Breaching Tool Kit shall consist of Multi Pry, Multi Breacher, Edge Bender, Mini Ram, Bolt Cutter, Sledgehammer and Backpack.

Fifty multi-function cameras. The Multi-Function Camera shall be able to shoot 360 and wide-angle action shots with just the swap of lens

Five tactical assault ladders. Tactical Assault Ladder shall supply with: i) Folding Step Pole Ladder X 2 Set ii) Folding Rung Ladder X 2 Set iii) Ultralight Pole Ladder x 1 Set. Folding Step Pole Ladder A) It shall come in two (2) section of 6 feet each

One hundred and ninety-four personal equipment and intercom system.

Fifty on-gun laser system with tactical light. On-Gun Laser. It shall consist of Visible Aim Laser, NIR Aim Laser and NIR Illuminator.

VAT 69 CTT operators inside a KTM train cabin which served as the scene for CT/HRT training exercise in 2022.

— Malaysian Defence

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    • I believe the ready team is around a dozen or so only. The rest is used for training and as reserves.

    • I do not think so but it is likely the go or ready team will be equipped with weapons and optics all the time.