# 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.
- **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 **Yemen's** military expenditure over a period of **fifteen years**, from **2000 to 2014**, with values represented in **current U.S. dollars**.