# The indicator "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 the **United States'** military expenditure over a period of **twenty-three years, from 2000 to 2022**, with values represented in **current U.S. dollars**.