Private investment will play a critical role in financing Europe's expanding defence industry as governments struggle with budget constraints, but regulatory hurdles and financing bottlenecks continue to limit capital flows, senior finance executives said at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, according to Reuters.
Executives from banks, private equity firms and investment institutions said public spending alone would not be sufficient to support the continent's defence ambitions, highlighting the need for policymakers to provide greater clarity and accelerate reforms that encourage private investment.
