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Europe’s first labelled defence bond oversubscribed nearly fourfold
France’s state investment bank Bpifrance has raised €1bn through a labelled defence bond, with the five-year issue attracting €3.8bn in… Read more
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European Parliament approves €1.5bn permanent defence industry programme
The European Union has approved its first long-term funding programme dedicated to defence manufacturing, joint procurement and supply chain expansion… Read more
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Norway’s $2.1tn wealth fund reviews ban on defence investments
Read more: Norway’s $2.1tn wealth fund reviews ban on defence investmentsNorway’s $2.1tn sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, may be positioned to invest in defence companies after its parliament voted to review ethical guidelines that have effectively barred such holdings since 2004.
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Explainer: What Europe’s new defence bonds mean for investors and industry
Europe has issued its first labelled defence bonds, marking a shift in how private capital is mobilised to support the… Read more
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Slovakia opens €58bn ammunition procurement scheme to SAFE financing
The scheme allows EU states to fund large ammunition purchases through centralised, low-cost European borrowing Slovakia has become the first… Read more
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Europe’s first labelled defence bond oversubscribed nearly fourfold
France’s state investment bank Bpifrance has raised €1bn through a labelled defence bond, with the five-year issue attracting €3.8bn in…
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EU redirects billions in civilian funds to boost defence investment
EU repurposes research and infrastructure funds for military projects, opening new financing channels without additional budget contributions
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Brussels unveils €1bn growth fund as EU targets defence tech ‘valley of death’
European Commission’s transformation roadmap tackles startup scaling crisis with new financing vehicle and fast-track procurement reforms
