### Question
How does the law define weapon system?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2403*, **weapon system** is defined as:

> items that can be used directly by the armed forces to carry out combat missions and that cost more than $100,000 or for which the eventual total procurement cost is more than $10,000,000

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2403*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

