### Question
How does the law define missile defense and defeat programs?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 239a*, **missile defense and defeat programs** is defined as:

> active and passive ballistic missile defense programs, cruise missile defense programs for the homeland, and missile defeat programs

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 239a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 9-DEFENSE BUDGET MATTERS**

