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


### Answer
The term **major defense acquisition program** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2430* as follows -

> a Department of Defense acquisition program that is not a highly sensitive classified program (as determined by the Secretary of Defense) and—


(A) that is designated by the Secretary of Defense as a major defense acquisition program

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2430*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 144-MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS**

