# **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 **Oman's military expenditure** over a period of twenty-three years, from **2000 to 2022**, with values represented in **current U.S. dollars**.