Minister of Defence of Georgia

The Minister of Defence of Georgia (Georgian: საქართველოს თავდაცვის მინისტრი) is the head of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, the governmental body of Georgia in charge of the Defence Forces of Georgia and regulating activities in defence of the country from external threats, preserving territorial integrity and waging wars on behalf of Georgia.

The current minister is Irakli Chikovani, who was appointed on February 8, 2024.

Former Minister Sikharulidze with U.S. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff James Cartwright (right) in 2009