### Question
How is the "NATO or major non-NATO ally" defined?


### Answer
The term **NATO or major non-NATO ally** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2796d* as follows -

> a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (other than the United States) or a foreign country other than a member nation of NATO designated as a major non-NATO ally under section 2350a(i)(3) of title 10

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2796d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39-ARMS EXPORT CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER VI-LEASES OF DEFENSE ARTICLES AND LOAN AUTHORITY FOR COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES**

