IDF to Establish Two New Special Infantry Battalions, "Alon" and "Nofech"

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The IDF has announced the establishment of two new reconnaissance-strike battalions in the Golani and Nahal Infantry Brigades. In the Golani Brigade, Battalion 11 will be established and will be named "Alon", and in the Nahal Brigade, Battalion 935 will be established and will be named "Nofech". The battalions will provide close support to the brigades.

The battalions will specialize in operating drones, robotic systems, observation devices and precision missiles. The IDF said the move is intended to make the best use of fighting manpower and bring advanced capabilities down to the fighter level.

The move is being carried out as part of the expansion of ground forces following the "Iron Swords" war. In Golani, Battalion 11 will join Battalions 12, 13, 51 and the Reconnaissance Unit, and in Nahal, Battalion 935 will join Battalions 931, 932, 50 and 934 (the Reconnaissance Unit).