Information about Iceland Military strength and army structure.

Although Iceland is a member of NATO, it is a country with very limited military power. Iceland's military defense is provided by a unit called the Icelandic Defense Force. However, this unit only has enough military capacity to participate in small-scale military operations. The Icelandic Defense Forces were established to ensure the security of Iceland and to carry out its defensive duties. The forces are supported by the Icelandic Coast Guard and the Icelandic National Police. Iceland's military structure is quite small. The personnel number of the Icelandic Defense Forces is approximately 200 people. The majority of these personnel serve under the Icelandic Armed Forces. The forces are based at Keflavik, Iceland's main air base. Iceland often cooperates with NATO or other allies in military operations. It particularly participates in NATO's air defense operations. Iceland also hosts a unit called the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), NATO's rapid response force. Iceland's military power and military structure are quite limited due to the country's peaceful policies and limited military spending. The country's military defense relies heavily on its dependence on other NATO members.