# **Military expenditure (Current US$)**
The indicator **Military expenditure (Current US$)** represents the total amount that a country allocates to its military forces over a specific period.
This expenditure includes costs associated with **defense ministries**, **peacekeeping forces**, and other **government agencies involved in defense-related activities**.
It encompasses various components such as:
- **Personnel costs** (both military and civilian, including pensions and social services)
- **Operations and maintenance**
- **Equipment procurement**
- **Research and development** in the defense sector
The chart illustrates **Lebanon's military expenditure** over a period of **twenty-three years (2000–2022)**, with values represented in **current U.S. dollars**.