M.C. Dean Secures $15.5M Navy Contract for Keflavik Air Station Upgrade
ICELAND — Tysons, Virginia-based M.C. Dean Inc. has landed a $15.5 million U.S. Navy contract to build a secure working area inside the renovated P-8A operations and fleet support facilities at Keflavik Air Station, Iceland.
The project, managed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central out of Naples, Italy, is slated for completion by October 2027 and will be funded through fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds. The award followed a competitive bidding process with four proposals submitted.
Boosting NATO Infrastructure in the North Atlantic
Keflavik Air Station plays a strategic role in NATO air surveillance and North Atlantic military operations. The upcoming upgrades—part of a broader infrastructure push—are designed to improve the readiness and responsiveness of U.S., NATO, and allied forces in Europe.
The work will center on building a secure, modern workspace to support P-8A maritime patrol aircraft operations. These aircraft are key assets for anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and intelligence-gathering across the North Atlantic, where Russian naval activity has increased in recent years.
A Modern Facility, Not a Revival of NASKEF
While the name “Keflavik Air Station” often recalls the former Naval Air Station Keflavik (NASKEF)—which closed in 2006—this contract pertains to the military facilities within Keflavik Airport. The upgrades are aimed at enhancing NATO’s operational capabilities, not reopening the former base.