Grindavik Iceland
Lily Pad / Small Outpost · Iceland
Status
Active
Type
Lily Pad
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Grindavik occupies 1,000 acres; large Air Force presence until 2006 departure; BSR lists as base
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Grindavik Iceland in Iceland is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
63.8462°N, -22.4448°E · View on Google Maps →