# **Military expenditure (current USD)**
The indicator **"Military expenditure (current USD)"** represents the total amount spent by Israel on its military forces over a specified period. This expenditure includes costs for **peacekeeping forces**, **ministries of defense**, and **other government agencies involved in defense-related projects**.
It encompasses various components such as:
- **military and civilian personnel costs** (including pensions and social services)
- **operations and maintenance**
- **procurement of equipment**
- **research and development in the defense sector**
The chart provided illustrates Israel's military spending over a **20-year period, from 2003 to 2022**. It is notable that the years **2021 and 2022** represent the highest levels of military expenditure, with spending reaching **23 billion** and **24 billion U.S. dollars**, respectively.