### Question
What is the definition of major defense acquisition program?


### Answer
The definition of **major defense acquisition program** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 139*:

> a Department of Defense acquisition program that is a major defense acquisition program for purposes of section 2430 of this title or that is designated as such a program by the Director for purposes of this section

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 139*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 4-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE**

