The Ministry of Defence () is a ministry of the Government of Suriname. This ministry is responsible for military and defense of the country. The ministry in its current form was established on 30 June 1988.
Ministers responsible for defence Eddy A. Hoost, 1975–1977, Coordinating Minister of Defense Affairs Henck Arron, 1977–1980, Minister of General Affairs Michel van Rey, 1980, Minister of the Army and Police Edy Ruimveld, 1980, Minister of the Army and Police André Haakmat, 1980–1981, Minister of the Army and Police Harvey Naarendorp, 1981, Minister of the Army and Police Laurens Neede, 1981–1982, Minister of the Army and Police Ivan Graanoogst, 1982, Minister of the Army and Police Wilfred Maynard, 1983–1987, Minister of the Army and Police Willem Sheikkariem, 1987-1990 Rupert Christopher, 1990-1991 Siegfried Gilds, 1991-1996 Ramon Dwarka Panday, 1996-1999 Errol Snijders, 1999-2000 Ronald Assen, 2000-2005 Ivan Fernald, 2005-2010 Lamuré Latour, 2010-2015 Ronni Benschop, 2015-2020 Krishna Mathoera, 2020-2025 Uraiqit Ramsaran, 2025-Incumbent
See also Cabinet of Suriname Surinamese Armed Forces
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