| Minister of National Defense of El Salvador | |
|---|---|
| Ministro de Defensa Nacional | |
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| Ministry of National Defense | |
| Appointer | President of El Salvador |
| Formation | 29 March 1856 |
| First holder | Cruz Ulloa |
The Minister of National Defense of El Salvador (Spanish: Ministro de Defensa Nacional de El Salvador) is a Salvadoran cabinet minister who serves as the head of the Ministry of National Defense of El Salvador. The position of Minister of National Defense is typically held by an officer of the Armed Forces of El Salvador.