# Military expenditure (Current US$)
The indicator **"Military expenditure (Current US$)"** represents the total amount that a country spends on its military forces during a specific period.
These expenses include the costs associated with **defense ministries**, **peacekeeping forces**, and other government agencies involved in defense-related projects.
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 **Bahrain**'s military expenditure over a period of twenty-three years, from **2000 to 2022**, with values represented in **current U.S. dollars**.