### Question
How is the "defense critical technology" defined?


### Answer
The term **defense critical technology** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2198* as follows -

> a technology that is identified under section 4816 of this title as critical for attaining the national security objectives set forth in section 4811(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2198*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART III-TRAINING AND EDUCATION > CHAPTER 111-SUPPORT OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION**

