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