### Question
What is the definition of national defense?


### Answer
The definition of **national defense** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 2507*:

> programs for military and atomic energy production or construction, military assistance to any foreign nation, stockpiling, space, and directly related activity

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2507*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 148-NATIONAL DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE, DEFENSE REINVESTMENT, AND DEFENSE CONVERSION > SUBCHAPTER II-POLICIES AND PLANNING**

