Iceland without an army: Why NATO relies on it in the Arctic (defence24.com)

• Iceland has no armed forces but is strategically key for NATO.
• Keflavik base is being expanded due to Russian activity.
• Arctic Sentry increases NATO presence in the Arctic.

"Iceland has no armed forces but plays a central role in NATO's new Arctic strategy 'Arctic Sentry'. It hosts the Keflavik air base, provides radar and hydroacoustic monitoring, and controls key sea lanes between the Arctic and Atlantic."