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IDF to add reconnaissance-strike battalions to two infantry brigades
The IDF is forming two new infantry battalions in its Golani and Nahal brigades.
The 11th Alon Battalion and 935th Nofekh Battalion will be reconnaissance-strike units, meant to locate and destroy enemy targets in real time.
They will use drones, robotics and surveillance systems, along with advanced weapons and precision-guided munitions.
The additions will expand each brigade from four infantry battalions to five.
The expansion is part of a wider effort to strengthen the standing Ground Forces and ease pressure on reserve troops, who have faced significant burnout during the war.
The IDF said details are still being finalized and will be shared with troops once ready.
The IDF announced plans to establish reconnaissance-strike battalions in the Golani and Nahal infantry brigades.
The 11th “Alon” Battalion and 935th “Nofekh” Battalion will locate and destroy enemy targets in real time.
The units are to specialize in drones, robotics, surveillance and visual intelligence systems, as well as advanced weaponry and precision-guided munitions.
The IDF said the move aims to strengthen ground troops’ operational capabilities and adapt them to changing needs.
The battalions would expand each brigade from four infantry battalions to five.
- Who
- The IDF is establishing the battalions in the Golani and Nahal infantry brigades.
- What
- The 11th “Alon” and 935th “Nofekh” will be reconnaissance-strike units.
- When
- The IDF announced the plan on Monday. The battalions are currently being established.
- Where
- In the Golani and Nahal infantry brigades.
- Why
- To strengthen ground troops’ operational capabilities, expand the Ground Forces and improve reconnaissance and attack capabilities.
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Eyal Zamir entered the role of military chief and began pushing to expand the standing Ground Forces.
The IDF announced the formation of the two battalions.
- 11th Battalion
- Alon,” in the Golani Brigade
- 935th Battalion
- Nofekh,” in the Nahal Brigade
- Planned size
- Each brigade would expand from four infantry battalions to five.
- Specializations
- Drones, robotics, surveillance, visual intelligence systems and advanced weaponry
- Approval
- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir recently approved the move.
What people are saying
The battalions, which are currently in the process of being established, will serve as a force multiplier, with the aim of strengthening the operational capabilities of combat troops on the ground, making optimal use of the IDF’s combat personnel, and adapting them to changing operational needs,
to improve reconnaissance and attack capabilities on the battlefield.