defence minister
Armed forces head
A defence minister is a government official responsible for a country's military forces and national security policy.
The position typically holds cabinet rank and oversees armed forces, military spending, and defense strategy: The defence minister announced increased funding for naval operations.
Also called minister of defence; the American equivalent is secretary of defense.
British spelling; also defense minister.
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- armed forcesNation's combined military services
- chain of commandFormal authority hierarchy
- pentagonFive-sided closed figure
war room · national security · security council · foreign policy · portfolio · parliament · briefing · classified briefing · uniform · medals · troops · troop withdrawal · commander · strategy · budget · arms deal · conscription · warfare
- Cabinetcabinet member, cabinet secretary, cabinet position, cabinet meetings, cabinet shuffle
- NZ Militarysoldiers, sailors, airmen, reservists, SAS
defence ministerhealth minister
Government official overseeing healthcare
education minister · housing minister · culture minister · environment minister
defence ministergeneral
Widespread, not specialized
military commander · field marshal · chief of staff · army general · admiral
defence ministerpeace envoy
Diplomatic negotiator dispatched abroad
peace negotiator · diplomat · foreign minister · minister of foreign affairs · ambassador
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