# Lithuania defense advisory appointment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuania-defense-advisory-appointment
> Updated: 2026-09-13T20:13:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius has appointed retired German Lieutenant General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart as a voluntary advisor on strategic defense issues. 

Von Sandrart, who previously commanded NATO’s Multinational Corps Northeast, aims to assist with Lithuania’s military transformation and strengthen cooperation with NATO allies, specifically Germany. This move aligns with Germany’s commitment to establish Panzerbrigade 45 in Lithuania, a unit expected to be fully operational by 2027 to address regional security concerns and Russian threats.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Lithuania appoints former NATO general to Prime Minister's cabinet

A former NATO general has secured a prominent position in the Lithuanian Prime Minister's cabinet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-appoints-former-nato-general-to-prime-ministers-cabinet

### 2026-09-11: Lithuania appoints retired German general as defense advisor

Retired German Lieutenant General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart has been appointed as a strategic defense advisor to Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius to bolster NATO cooperation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-appoints-retired-german-general-as-defense-advisor

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