EIB security and defence lending
Loans from the European Investment Bank for security and defence projects, widened in 2024 and 2025 to cover more dual-use and defence investment, often lent through commercial banks to smaller companies.
Example. The EIB's €500m intermediated loan to Deutsche Bank for security and defence SMEs (2025).
See also: SAFE (Security Action for Europe) · Dual-use
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Randeep Bubbra | Lawyer | Making defence financeable