### Question
How is the term defense items defined?


### Answer
The term **defense items** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2778* as the following:

> defense articles, defense services, and related technical data

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2778*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39-ARMS EXPORT CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-MILITARY EXPORT CONTROLS**

