### Question
How is the "covered major defense acquisition program" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered major defense acquisition program** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2399* as follows -

> a major defense acquisition program that involves the acquisition of a weapon system that is a major system within the meaning of that term in section 2302(5) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2399*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

