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<p>The National Shipbuilding Strategy was clear that the Fleet Solid Support Ships
will be subject to international competition. It makes no assumptions about where
the ships will be built.</p><p>We have encouraged UK companies to participate in the
competition and have been pleased with the positive engagement with UK shipyards and
the wider supply chain to date.</p><p>For reasons of national security there will
be a separate competition, open only to UK companies, to integrate sensitive communications
equipment and defensive weapons.</p>
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