MDN Uruguay

The Ministry of National Defense of Uruguay is the government body responsible for defense-related policy, administration, and services. Its work encompasses the country’s armed forces and a broad range of national and international matters, including peacekeeping missions, international cooperation, military health and social services, border affairs, national emergencies, and Antarctic policy. The Ministry also provides information on human rights, gender policy, defense regulations, and strategic planning.

Through its dependencies, the Ministry supports military education, retirement and pension services, aviation accident investigations, border operations, and Antarctic research and coordination. Its public-facing services include online procedures, salary receipt access, family allowance applications for eligible retirees and pensioners, and case-file inquiries. It publishes news, statistics, official notices, and guidance on competitions and job calls, while providing resources for staff, including training, circulars, and institutional communications. The Ministry also offers information about military health care, social benefits, and peace operations. Based in Montevideo, it serves military personnel, retirees, pensioners, and the public through its offices and digital channels.