The Ministry of National Defense (Turkish: Millî Savunma Bakanlığı) is a cabinet-level agency of the Government of Turkey responsible for managing the Turkish Armed Forces and its supportive defense establishments to safeguard the country against external threats.

[4] It is the fourth biggest employer in Turkey with a total count of 370,000 personnel.

[1] Minister of National Defense[5] Note: Land, Naval and Air Forces reports directly to the Minister of National Defense.