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Fleet Solid Support Ships: Construction

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 January 2025UIN 21333

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where the (a) final assembly and (b) systems integration of the Fleet Solid Support Ships being constructed by Navantia will take place.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The overall build strategy for the Fleet Solid Support ships remains unchanged. All three ships will be assembled from blocks manufactured in Harland & Wolff shipyards in the UK and Navantia's shipyards in Spain. Final assembly and systems integration of the ships is planned to take place in Belfast.

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