# **Military Spending (Current US$)**
The indicator **"Military Spending (Current US$)"** represents the **total amount** that countries spend on their **military forces** during a **specific period**.
These expenses include the costs associated with:
- **peacekeeping forces**
- **defense ministries**
- 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**
- **equipment procurement**
- **research and development** in the defense sector
The chart illustrates **military spending** in **Egypt** over a period of **twenty years** from **2003 to 2022**.