Harland and Wolff boss hails Royal Navy deal as return of shipbuilding to Belfast

The CEO of Harland and Wolff said a new deal to build support ships for the Royal Navy will provide great opportunity for Belfast.

The Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday it has selected UK-led Team Resolute, comprising BMT, Harland and Wolff and Navantia UK, as the preferred bidder to provide three crucial support ships to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

This deal is set to bring 1,200 jobs to the UK, as well as hundreds of graduate and apprentice opportunities. Of these jobs, it's expected around 900 will be based in Belfast, securing the future of shipbuilding in the city.

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