### Question
How is the "quadrennial defense review" defined?


### Answer
The term **quadrennial defense review** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2523* as follows -

> the review of the defense programs and policies of the United States that is carried out every four years under section 118 of title 10

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2523*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS > Part A-Stockpile Stewardship and Weapons Production**

