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Nuclear-Powered Navy Submarine Makes Historic Port Call in Iceland
ICELAND, JUL 9 – The port call highlights U.S. and Iceland's joint efforts to maintain Arctic stability amid Russia's military buildup, underscored by a strategic message from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.
- The U.S. Navy attack submarine USS Newport News made a historic port call in Reykjavík, Iceland, on July 9, 2025, marking the first nuclear-powered submarine visit to Icelandic shores.
- In 2023, Iceland authorized the entry of nuclear-powered submarines into its territorial waters, enhancing security collaboration in response to increased Russian and Chinese military presence in the area.
- USS Newport News, equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles and MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes and staffed by approximately 143 personnel, made a scheduled port visit alongside the Icelandic Coast Guard ship ICGV Freyja.
- Admiral Stuart Munsch stated that the visit demonstrates America's dedication to allied defense efforts and the protection of the Arctic region, while also helping to maintain NATO’s strategic advantage in the crucial GIUK gap.
- This milestone visit signals enhanced U.S. naval readiness and deterrence against Russia and China while paving the way for future allied warship visits to Icelandic ports.
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Iceland sees U.S. Navy nuclear submarine dock in a first for the country
For the first time ever, a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine has docked in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, a strategic location that sees frequent Russian submarine activity. This underscores a new level of military cooperation and heightened security efforts between the U.S. and Iceland. Speaking in a statement, U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart B. Munsch explains, “Today’s port visit is a pivotal moment, underscoring our unwavering commitment to collective defens…
USS Newport News makes historic Iceland stop in strategic Arctic move
A US Navy nuclear submarine docked in Iceland for the first time, signaling a strategic move amid rising Russian activity and a push to strengthen Arctic security.Read the original article on Business Insider
US Nuclear Submarine Makes Historic First Visit to Iceland Port – EUROP INFO
In a historic first, a United States nuclear-powered submarine has made its inaugural port call in Iceland, marking a significant milestone in transatlantic naval cooperation. The visit, reported by Baird Maritime, underscores the strategic importance of Iceland’s North Atlantic location amid evolving security dynamics. This unprecedented docking not only strengthens military ties between the two nations but also highlights Iceland’s emerging ro…
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