### Question
How does the law define major defense acquisition program?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2430*, **major defense acquisition program** is defined as:

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


(1) 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**

