Ministry of Defence (Peru)
| Ministerio de Defensa | |
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| Formed | April 1, 1987 |
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| Jurisdiction | Peru |
| Headquarters | Quiñones Building, Avenida 28 de Julio, Lima, Peru |
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| Website | www |
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The Ministry of Defence (Spanish: Ministerio de Defensa, MINDEF) is the government ministry responsible for safeguarding national security on land, sea and air. It exercises command over the Peruvian Armed Forces composed of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. As of 13 February 2024, the current defence minister is Walter Astudillo.