| Defence Staff | |
|---|---|
| Gynybos štabas | |
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| Active | 1918–1940, 1990– |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| Allegiance | Lithuania Armed Forces |
| Branch | Joint |
| Type | Staff |
| Role | Operational command and strategic planning |
| Garrison/HQ | Vilnius |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of the Defence Staff | Mindaugas Steponavičius |
The Defence Staff (Lithuanian: Gynybos štabas) is the main staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Since 2008, the staff has reported to the Chief of Defence. Its main tasks are to plan, lead, and support military operations as well as to prepare strategic military plans.