Unit 9900
Israeli military intelligence
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Unit 9900 (formerly Unit 9700) is a division within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), operating under the Intelligence Directorate. Its mission is to collect visual and geospatial intelligence for the IDF and other security forces.[5] The unit is known for recruiting autistic soldiers specifically.[6] Unit members are often otherwise exempted from military service and sign up via the Ro'im Rachok program or similar.[7][8]
| Unit 9900 | |
|---|---|
| יחידה 9900 | |
| |
| Active | 1997 - Present[1][2] |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Military Intelligence Directorate (Israel) |
| Role | Geospatial intelligence |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | Israel Defense Prize (2022)[3] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General S.[4] |
| (2019-2023) | Brigadier General Erez Eskal[4] |
History
In 2020 it was reported that 58% of the unit's members were women. It was also reported that the unit was using civilian drones as part of a new drone unit within unit 9900, as well as artificial intelligence.[9]
In 2022, the unit was involved in Operation Breaking Dawn.[8]
In 2024, the unit was involved in operations against Hezbollah, analysing "terabytes of data" to identify operatives.[10]
In 2025, the unit was instrumental in Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF's strikes on Iran. They directed Israel's intelligence satellites to obtain images of Iran's facilities and anti-air defence systems.[11]
