### Question
How is the term major weapon system defined?


### Answer
The term **major weapon system** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 3455* as the following:

> a weapon system acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program (as that term is defined in section 2430 [1](#3455_1_target) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3455*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart C-Contracting Methods and Contract Types > CHAPTER 247-PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES**

