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When did defence banks start?
The concept of dedicated defence banks or funds, like the one proposed, is relatively modern. While countries have always funded defence, creating specific financial institutions to back defence industries and supply chains reflects a growing trend towards strategic economic support for national security, often in response to geopolitical shifts.
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