Alternatieve financiering door Damen shipyards

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Onze jarenlange oproep om de financiële markt bij de financiering van grote defensiesystemen te betrekken lijkt een vervolg te krijgen bij Damen shipyards in Nederland.

Lees dit artikel van de brancheorganisatie Netherlands Maritime Technology NMT
https://maritimetechnology.nl/damen-start-divisie-financial-services/

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