### Question
How does MILITARY EXPORT CONTROLS define defense items?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2778*, **defense items** is defined as:

> 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**

