Ministry of Defence
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In states
where the government
is divided into ministries
, the Ministry of Defence (or Ministry of Defense) may refer to that part of the government responsible for matters of defence, usually including all branches of the military
and is usually controlled by a Defence minister
or minister of defence.
Sovereign state
A sovereign state, or simply, state, is a state with a defined territory on which it exercises internal and external sovereignty, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states. It is also normally understood to be a state which is neither...
where the government
Government
Government refers to the legislators, administrators, and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time, and to the system of government by which they are organized...
is divided into ministries
Ministry (government department)
A ministry is a specialised organisation responsible for a sector of government public administration, sometimes led by a minister or a senior public servant, that can have responsibility for one or more departments, agencies, bureaus, commissions or other smaller executive, advisory, managerial or...
, the Ministry of Defence (or Ministry of Defense) may refer to that part of the government responsible for matters of defence, usually including all branches of the military
Military
A military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...
and is usually controlled by a Defence minister
Defence minister
A defence minister is a person in a cabinet position in charge of a Ministry of Defence, which regulates the armed forces in some sovereign nations...
or minister of defence.
List of Defence ministries
- Ministry of Defence (Afghanistan)
- Ministry of Defence (Albania)Ministry of Defence (Albania)The Ministry of Defence is part of the Albanian government responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the Albanian army. The current minister is Arben Imami of the Democratic Party of Albania....
, part of the Albanian government responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the Albanian army. The current minister is Arben Imami of the Democratic Party of Albania - Ministry of Defense (Argentina)Ministry of Defense (Argentina)The Ministry of Defense of Argentina is a ministry of the national executive power that deals with everything related to the country national defense...
- Ministry of Defence (Armenia)
- Ministry of Defense (Azerbaijan), edit
- Ministry of Defence (Belarus)
- Ministry of Defence (Belgium)Ministry of Defence (Belgium)The Ministry of Defence is the Belgian ministry responsible for national defence and the Belgian military. As a result of the first Verhofstadt Government's plans to modernise the federal administration, all other ministries were transformed into Federal Public Services but in August 2007 there...
, the Belgian ministry responsible for national defence and the Belgian military - Ministry of Defense of Bosnia and HerzegovinaMinistry of Defense of Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the governmental department in charge of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and protection of Bosnia and Herzegovina from invasion and...
- Ministry of Defence (Brazil)Ministry of Defence (Brazil)The Ministry of Defence of Brazil, is the civilian cabinet organization responsible for managing the Military of Brazil. It is headed by the Minister of Defence....
, of Brazil, is the civilian cabinet organization responsible for managing the Military of Brazil. It is headed by the Minister of Defence - Ministry of Defence (Bulgaria)Ministry of Defence (Bulgaria)The Ministry of Defence of Bulgaria is the ministry charged with regulating the Military of Bulgaria.Since August 2005 , Minister of Defence was Veselin Bliznakov of the National Movement Simeon II, with Deputy Ministers Ivan Ivanov, Radoslav Bozadzhiev, Simeon Nikolov, Sonya Yankulova and Spas...
, of Bulgaria is the ministry charged with regulating the Military of Bulgaria - Ministry of National Defence, CambodiaMinistry of National Defence, CambodiaThe Ministry of National Defence is the government ministry responsible for national defence in Cambodia. The Ministry is responsible for maintaining and governing the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces....
- Ministry of National Defense (Chile)Ministry of National Defense (Chile)The Ministry of National Defense is the cabinet-level administrative office in charge of "maintaining the independence and sovereignty" of Chile. It is also charged with planning, directing, coordinating, executing, controlling and informing the defense policies formulated by the President of...
, the cabinet-level administrative office in charge of "maintaining the independence and sovereignty" of Chile - Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of ChinaMinistry of National Defense of the People's Republic of ChinaThe Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China is a ministry under the State Council. It is headed by the Minister of National Defense. The MND was set up according to a decision adopted by the 1st Session of the 1st National People's Congress in 1954...
, a ministry under the State Council - Ministry of National Defense (Republic of China), of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a cabinet-level agency under the Executive Yuan responsible for all defense affairs. The MND is headed by a civilian Minister of National Defense, currently Kao Hua-Chu
- Ministry of National Defence (Colombia)
- Ministry of Defence (Croatia)Ministry of Defence (Croatia)The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia is the ministry in the Government of Croatia which is in charge of the nation's military. The ministry was established in 1990.-Ministers:-References:...
, the ministry in the Government of Croatia which is in charge of the nation's military. The ministry was established in 1990 - Ministry of Defence (Czech Republic)Ministry of Defence (Czech Republic)Ministry of Defence is the primary agency of the Czech Republic responsible for the planning and carrying-out of defense policy. Its current headquarters is located in Prague...
, the primary agency of the Czech Republic responsible for the planning and carrying-out of defense policy. Its current headquarters is located in Prague. The current Minister of Defence is Alexandr Vondra - Ministry of Defence (Denmark)Ministry of Defence (Denmark)The Ministry of Defence of Denmark is a ministry in the Danish government. It is charged with overall planning, development, and strategic guidance of the entire area of responsibility of the Danish Defence minister, including the armed forces and the emergency management sector...
, a ministry in the Danish government - Ministry of National Defence (Ecuador)Ministry of National Defence (Ecuador)The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Ecuador is the ministry responsible for national defense and is responsible for controlling all three branches of the Military of Ecuador....
, the ministry responsible for national defense and is responsible for controlling all three branches of the Military of Ecuador - Ministry of Defence (Estonia)
- Ministry of Defense (Ethiopia)Ministry of Defense (Ethiopia)The Ministry of National Defense of Ethiopia is a cabinet level office in charge of defense related matters of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia...
, of Ethiopia is a cabinet level office in charge of defense related matters of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. It oversees the Ethiopian National Defense Force and Ethiopian Defense Industry - Ministry of Defence (Finland)
- Ministry of Defence (France)
- Ministry of National Defence (Greece)Ministry of National Defence (Greece)The Hellenic Ministry of National Defense , is the civilian cabinet organization responsible for managing the Military of Greece...
, the civilian cabinet organization responsible for managing the Military of Greece. The current Greek Minister for Defence is Evangelos Venizelos - Ministry of National Defence (East Germany)Ministry of National Defence (East Germany)The Ministry of National Defense was the chief administrative arm of the East German National People's Army. The MND was modeled on that of the Soviet Union. The headquarters of the Ministry was in Strausberg in Berlin. The Hugo Eberlein Guard Regiment provided security and guard services to the...
- Federal Ministry of Defence (Germany)Federal Ministry of Defence (Germany)The Federal Ministry of Defence is a top-level federal agency, headed by the Federal Minister of Defence as a member of the Cabinet of Germany...
, a top-level federal agency, headed by the Federal Minister of Defence as a member of the Cabinet of Germany. The ministry is headquartered at the Hardthöhe district in Bonn and has a second office in the Bendlerblock building in Berlin - Ministry of Defence (Guatemala), the agency of the Guatemalan government responsible for the budget, training and policy of the military of Guatemala
- Ministry of Defence (India), India's federal department allocated the largest level of budgetary resources and charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Indian armed forces
- Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran) (Iran), the defence ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Ministry of Defence (Iraq)Ministry of Defence (Iraq)The Ministry of Defence is the Iraq government agency responsible for Defence of Iraq. It is also involved with internal security.- Authority :...
, the Iraq government agency responsible for Defence of Iraq - Ministry of Defense (Israel)Ministry of Defense (Israel)The Ministry of Defence of the government of Israel, is the governmental department responsible for defending the State of Israel from internal and external military threats...
, edit - Ministry of Defence (Italy), the Italian Ministry of Defence. It is responsible for military and civil defence, and also for weather forecasts
- Ministry of Defense (Japan), one of cabinet-level ministries of the Japanese government
- Ministry of Defence (Latvia)Ministry of Defence (Latvia)The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia is the Latvian government ministry in charge of the formation and implementation of national security and defence policy, and for the overall management and control of related subordinate agencies...
, of the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republikas Aizsardzības ministrija) is the Latvian government ministry in charge of the formation and implementation of national security and defence policy, and for the overall management and control of related subordinate agencies - Ministry of National Defense (Lebanon)Ministry of National Defense (Lebanon)The Ministry of National Defense is Lebanon's service section for the Lebanese Armed Forces which directs the entire Army. The Ministry is located in Yarzeh, Baabda, Mount Lebanon...
, edit - Ministry of National Defense (Liberia)Ministry of National Defense (Liberia)The Ministry of National Defense is the government ministry responsible for the maintenance of the national defense and the governance of the military of Liberia, the Armed Forces of Liberia. The current Minister of National Defense is Hon. Brownie J. Samukai. Dionysius Sebwe is the current...
, the government ministry responsible for the maintenance of the national defense and the governance of the military of Liberia, the Armed Forces of Liberia - Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania
- Ministry of Defence (Montenegro)Ministry of Defence (Montenegro)The Ministry of Defense of the Montenegro is the ministry in the Government of Montenegro which is in charge of the nation's military....
, the ministry in the Government of Montenegro which is in charge of the nation's military - Minister of Defence (Namibia)Minister of Defence (Namibia)The Ministry of Defence os Namibia is a cabinet-level position in government of the Republic of Namibia. The head of the ministry has been Charles Ndaxu Namoloh since his appointment in 2005....
, a cabinet-level position in government of the Republic of Namibia. The head of the ministry has been Charles Ndaxu Namoloh since his appointment in 2005 - Ministry of Defence (Netherlands)Ministry of Defence (Netherlands)The Netherlands Ministry of Defence governs the Netherlands Armed Forces. The Minister is assisted by a State Secretary...
, edit - Ministry of Defence (New Zealand)Ministry of Defence (New Zealand)The New Zealand Ministry of Defence is the arm of the New Zealand Government charged with providing advice on defence matters, as well as providing civilian administration and oversight over the New Zealand Defence Force....
, the arm of the New Zealand Government charged with providing advice on defence matters, as well as providing civilian administration and oversight over the New Zealand Defence Force - Ministry of Defence (Nigeria)Ministry of Defence (Nigeria)The Nigerian Ministry of Defence is the government department charged with ensuring Nigeria's national security. It consists of the defence services headquarters, the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Navy, and other defence agencies and departments.The current Defence Minister...
- Ministry of Defence (Norway), a Norwegian government ministry in charge of the formation and implementation of national security and defence policy, and for the overall management and control of the activities of subordinate agencies
- Ministry of Defence (Pakistan)Ministry of Defence (Pakistan)The Ministry of Defence , is a federal government ministry tasked with coordinating and supervising all major government agencies and federal departments of the government relating directly to National security and the Pakistan Defense Forces...
, edit - Ministry of Defence (Peru)Ministry of Defence (Peru)The Ministry of Defence of Peru is the agency of the Peruvian government responsible for safeguarding of national security on land, sea and air. For such purpose it exercises command over the Peruvian Armed Forces composed of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.-History:The Ministry of Defense of...
- Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of PolandMinistry of National Defence of the Republic of PolandMinistry of National Defence is the office of government in Poland under the Minister of Defence. During the Second Polish Republic and World War II it was called the Ministry of Military Affairs...
- Ministry of National Defence (Portugal)Ministry of National Defence (Portugal)The Ministry of National Defence , MDN, is a Portuguese government ministry.-External links:*...
, a Portuguese government ministry - Ministry of Defence (Romania)
- Ministry of Defence (Russia), exercises operational leadership of the armed forces of Russia
- Ministry of Defence and Aviation (Saudi Arabia)
- Ministry of Defence (Serbia)Ministry of Defence (Serbia)The Ministry of Defence of Republic of Serbia is the governmental department responsible for defending the Republic of Serbia from internal and external military threats.-Officials and organisation:...
- Ministry of Defence (Slovenia)Ministry of Defence (Slovenia)Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Slovenia , is a ministry of the Republic of Slovenia, in charge of Slovenia defense against external enemies and natural disasters....
), is a ministry of the Republic of Slovenia, in charge of Slovenia defense against external enemies and natural disasters - Ministry of Defence (Singapore)Ministry of Defence (Singapore)The Ministry of Defence is a ministry of the Government of Singapore entrusted with overseeing the national defence needs of the Republic of Singapore. It is the headquarters of the Singapore Armed Forces...
, a ministry of the Government of Singapore entrusted with overseeing the national defence needs of the Republic of Singapore - Ministry of Defence (Sri Lanka)Ministry of Defence (Sri Lanka)The Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law & Order is the Sri Lankan government ministry responsible for implementation of government defence policy and the headquarters of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces....
, the Sri Lankan government ministry responsible for implementation of government defence policy and the headquarters of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces - Ministry of Defence (Somalia)Ministry of Defence (Somalia)The Ministry of Defense of the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic is the government body in charge of the TFG armed forces-Established by Transitional Federal Charter:...
, edit - Ministry of National Defense (Republic of Korea), a department within the government of South Korea and responsible for the military branches of South Korea
- Minister of Defence of the Soviet Union
- Ministry of Defence (Spain)Ministry of Defence (Spain)The Ministry of Defence is the Spanish government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the Spanish Armed Forces.- Functions :...
- Ministry of Defence (Sweden)Ministry of Defence (Sweden)The Ministry of Defence is a Swedish government ministry responsible for the national defence policy.The Ministry of Defence has existed in its present form since 1920...
, edit - Ministry of Defence (Syria)
- Ministry of Defence (Thailand)Ministry of Defence (Thailand)The Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom Thailand , is a Cabinet level government department of the Kingdom of Thailand. The Ministry controls and manage the Royal Thai Armed Forces, as well as maintaining national security, territorial integrity and national defence...
, a Cabinet level government department of the Kingdom of Thailand - Ministry of National Defence (Turkey)Ministry of National Defence (Turkey)The Ministry of National Defense is a government ministry office of the Republic of Turkey, responsible for defense affairs in Turkey.- Central :Following departments and plants are subordinated to the Ministry of National Defense:...
, a government ministry office of the Republic of Turkey, responsible for defense affairs in Turkey - Ministry of Defence (Ukraine)Ministry of Defence (Ukraine)The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was established on September 24, 1991, one month after Ukraine's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. The ministry was in charge of reorganizing all Soviet forces on the Ukrainian terrain under its command...
, established on September 24, 1991, one month after Ukraine's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union - Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)The Ministry of Defence is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces....
, since 1964- Ministry of Defence (1947–1964)Ministry of Defence (1947–1964)The Ministry of Defence was a department of the British Government responsible for defence and the British Armed Forces.-History:Prior to the Second World War defence policy was co-ordinated by the Committee of Imperial Defence...
, previous arrangement in the UK
- Ministry of Defence (1947–1964)
- Ministry of Defence (Vietnam)Ministry of Defence (Vietnam)Ministry of Defence is the governmental ministry of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that manages, coordinates and supervises military affairs, including all military units, paramilitary units, and similar agencies in the country. The major office of the Ministry of Defence is located within the...
, the governmental ministry of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that manages, coordinates and supervises military affairs, including all military units, paramilitary units, and similar agencies in the country - Yugoslav Ministry of DefenceYugoslav Ministry of DefenceThe Yugoslav Ministry of Defence was the governmental department responsible for defending the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from internal and external military threats. The building of the Ministry of Defence, which is considered to be a masterpiece of post-war architecture, was bombed in 1999...
, the governmental department responsible for defending the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from internal and external military threats - Ministry of Defence (Zimbabwe)Ministry of Defence (Zimbabwe)The Ministry of Defence is a Zimbabwe Government ministry, responsible for defence and national defence policy.- Organization :The Ministry is located in Harare.It oversees:* Zimbabwe Defence Forces** Zimbabwe National Army** Air Force of Zimbabwe...
, a government ministry, responsible for defence in Zimbabwe. The incumbent is Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Ministry is located in Harare. It oversees
See also
- Department of Defence (disambiguation)
- Defence diplomacyDefence diplomacyIn international politics, defence diplomacy refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives through the peaceful employment of defence resources and capabilities.-Origin of the Concept:...
, refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives through the peaceful employment of defence resources and capabilities - Ministry of WarMinistry of WarA Ministry of War or Ministry for War is an administrative, supply and services agency of an army, as opposed to the entire military establishment. Both Mexico and Brazil both still maintain a War Department for the support of their armies...
, name used for technically the same branch in earlier days.