A military, commonly known as armed forces, is a heavily armed organization primarily intended to conduct warfare. Most sovereign states authorize and maintain a military, which identifies its members with a distinct uniform. Modern militaries typically consist of multiple branches such as an army, navy, air force, marines and coast guard.

The two final bids for submarines — likely the largest military procurement deal in Canada's history — are now in the hands of military and procurement officials in Ottawa as well as senior lawmakers.

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They may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of a military is usually defined as defence of their state and its interests against external armed threats.

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