EIB triples financing for banks to provide liquidity to SMEs in the supply chain of Europe’s defence industry, signs first deal with Deutsche Bank

EIB increases intermediated loans and guarantees available for key defence-industry segment to €3 billion from €1 billion. Move to support small and medium-sized businesses that serve major European defence manufacturers in partnership with commercial banks across EU. First agreement with Deutsche Bank to enable €1 billion financing for defence research,…