The Israeli military announced the establishment of two new battalions, one in the Golani Brigade and the other in the Nahal Brigade, according to Army Radio. ALMARSAD Breaking News also relayed the report.
According to the same report, the two battalions will operate as reconnaissance and attack units. They will specialize in operating drones, robotics, surveillance systems and precision missiles.
According to the report, the stated goal of the move is to improve capabilities on the battlefield.
New Golani Battalion
According to the same report, the new battalion in the Golani Brigade will be numbered 11. It will join battalions 12, 13 and 51, and a reconnaissance unit.
New Nahal Battalion
According to the same report, the new battalion in the Nahal Brigade will be numbered 935. It will join battalions 931, 932, 50 and 934. The last of these is the reconnaissance unit.
What Is Not Yet Known
Several details of the project have not yet become clear. The start date of the two new battalions is not known. The expected number of soldiers in each battalion is also not known. The cost of the project and its source of funding are not known.
This report is based on what ALMARSAD Breaking News relayed from Army Radio.