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The Chilean military is a part of the executive branch of government. It is led by a civilian Minister of National Defense. Adriana Delpiano has served as Minister of Defense since March 2025. The National Defense Ministry is a Cabinet-level administrative position. Under the minister are an undersecretary of defense in charge of defense policy, and an undersecretary of the armed forces in charge of administrative duties. Chile also has a Joint Staff Command of military leaders...

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