### Question
How is the "future-years defense program" defined?


### Answer
The term **future-years defense program** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 8691* as follows -

> the future-years defense program required by section 221 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8691*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 863-NAVAL VESSELS**

