Iceland Review – One way that Iceland will improve its defence capabilities involves the introduction of a domestically manufactured submarine, which are set to soon be delivered to the Icelandic Coast Guard. Produced entirely in Iceland by Teledyne Gavia, the submersible is designed to handle a range of operations and can be adapted to meet different requirements.

(Thanks to Alain)

– CIMSEC – Not once, but three times in the 20th Century, cod was almost the causus belli between Iceland and the United Kingdom in a string of events referred to collectively as the “Cod Wars.” The Cod Wars, taken together, make clear that issues of maritime governance and access to maritime resources can spark inter-state conflict even among allied nations. Fishing rights can be core issues that maritime states will vigorously defend.

– USNI News – Iceland may not have a navy, but the strategically located small nation is punching above its weight in terms of sea control and maritime safety in the increasingly important North Atlantic region, the head of U.S. naval forces in Europe said.