Minister of Defence (Capia)

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Minister of Defence
Incumbent
Vacant
Department of Defence
StyleThe Honourable
Member ofCabinet
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerPresident
Term lengthAt the President's Pleasure
Formation9 February 2023
Unofficial namesDefence Minister

The Minister of Defence, sometimes called the Defence Minister, is a senior cabinet minister in the Government of Capia with overall responsibility for the Department of Defence.

The postholder is supported by other, more junior, ministers in the Department of Defence.

Responsibilities

The defence minister's remit includes:

  • Strategic Military and Defence Operations
  • Oversight of Defence Intelligence
  • Relations with Defence Partners
  • Defence Policy, Resources and Planing
  • Communications on Defence to the President

History

The office of defence minister was one of the offices formed fairly early on in Capian history. The office was established on 9 February 2023.

Appointment

Like other cabinet ministers, the defence minister is appointed by the President of Capia. Typically they are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.

See also