Secretary of State for Defence (Spain)
The Secretary of State for Defence (SEDEF) is the second-highest-ranking official in the Ministry of Defence of Spain. The SEDEF is a civilian which is appointed by the King with the advice of the Defence Minister. In spite of being the second authority of the Ministry, it is behind the Chief of the Defence Staff as far as military control is concerned.
| Secretary of State for Defence | |
|---|---|
| Secretario de Estado de Defensa | |
Coat of Arms used by the Government | |
Incumbent Amparo Valcarce since 11 May 2022 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Style | The Most Excellent (formal) Mr./Ms. Secretary of State (informal) |
| Abbreviation | SEDEF |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Seat | Ministry of Defence HQ, Paseo de la Castellana no. 109 |
| Nominator | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | The King |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | Royal Decree 135/1984 |
| Precursor | Undersecretary of Defence |
| Formation | January 25, 1984 |
| First holder | Eduardo Serra Rexach |
| Salary | € 113,166.19 per year |
| Website | defensa.gob.es |
The duties of the SEDEF are related to management and control of the economic resources, the armament policy and the defence infraestructures.
The current Secretary of State for Defence, since May 11, 2022, is Ms. Amparo Valcarce, former Undersecretary of Defence.
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