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File AR/SB-998 Class open state Accessioned 21 February 2026

Iceland

Declassified

Unarmed NATO member. Garrisoned by allied forces on 31 January 2026 and taken by American assault nine days later.

Also: Reykjavik

In the record

  1. 31 January 2026 Allies garrison IcelandFive heavy transports land at Keflavik in sleet. Royal Marines, French fusiliers, a SAMP/T battery on the Reyk…
  2. 9 February 2026 Operation Northern HingeAster interceptors light the sky over Reykjanes at 02:40 UTC. By 11:20 the British commander surrenders with h…
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