Ministerio de Defensa Nacional

Ministry of National Defense Uruguay

The Ministerio de Defensa Nacional is responsible for Uruguay's armed forces. Uruguay maintains a small but professional military.

                Armed Forces:

                Ejército Nacional (Army) | Armada Nacional (Navy) |
                Fuerza Aérea (Air Force) | UN Peacekeeping Missions
            

Uruguay is one of the largest contributors of troops to UN peacekeeping missions worldwide and has earned a good international reputation.