# **The Military Expenditure Index (in current USD)**
The **Military Expenditure Index (in current USD)** refers to a country's total expenditure on its **military forces**, including **peacekeeping forces**, **defense ministries**, and **other government agencies involved in defense projects**.
- **These expenditures encompass** costs for **military and civilian personnel** (including **pensions for military personnel** and **social services for employees**).
- **Operation and maintenance**.
- **Procurement**.
- **Military research and development**.
The chart shows **Turkey's military spending from 2003 to 2022.**