Ministry of Defense (Saudi Arabia)
| وزارة الدفاع | |
Khalid bin Salman, the current Minister of Defense since 27 September 2022 | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 10 November 1943 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | Riyadh |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | Official English Site |
The Ministry of Defense (Arabic: وزارة الدفاع) is a government ministry in Saudi Arabia responsible for protecting the country’s national security and sovereignty against external threats. It oversees the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces and all of their service branches.