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NVP at NAVO Defence Industry Forum (NSDIF)

Last week, the NATO Defence Industry Forum took place, for the first time concurrently with the NATO Summit. It was an official and crucial part of the summit, as the industry and financial sector are essential for strengthening and scaling up the defence industry. On the first day of the summit, Juul Vaandrager moderated a panel on the topic of “Access to Finance.” The panel included representatives from pension fund PME, the EIB, the NIF, and Deutsche Bank.

The panel emphasized the importance of a strong financing chain and a results-driven dialogue between industry, financiers, and government. Key points included: deregulation and simplification are essential preconditions, the realization of a Capital Markets Union remains important, and more funding for venture capital and innovation is critical. The conclusion of the day: “The time to act is now.”