+An **armed force** is an organization authorized by a sovereign state to use lethal force and weapons to support its national interests. Primarily, their role is to protect the nation and its citizens, engaging in [combat](/wiki/combat) or deterring aggression through collective action by [soldiers](/wiki/soldier).
+## See also
+- [Military](/wiki/military)
+- [Defense](/wiki/defense)
+- [Weapon](/wiki/weapon)
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