Viking Squad -

The unit handles high-risk situations, including armed standoffs and hostage situations.

They conduct joint exercises with Nordic special forces, and members have been deployed to Afghanistan and the Balkans on NATO-led missions with the Iceland Crisis Response Unit (ICRU). viking Squad

Comprising around 50–55 personnel, the unit is modeled on the Norwegian Delta force, specializing in advanced armed and unarmed combat across diverse scenarios. The (Icelandic: Víkingasveitin ), officially known as the

The (Icelandic: Víkingasveitin ), officially known as the Special Unit of the National Police Commissioner ( Sérsveit ríkislögreglustjóra ), is the premier counter-terrorism and tactical unit of the Icelandic Police. Because Iceland does not maintain a standing army, this elite unit functions as the nation's primary specialized military force, specializing in armed and unarmed infantry combat. Core Functions and Role Structure and Training

They are responsible for the protection of foreign dignitaries and officials visiting Iceland. Structure and Training