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ORAC
Aston Martin cars use AMG engines, it doesn't make them Mercedes.
RR got major input from the US on how to improve the design of the PWR3, leading to a 30% in the number of parts, but that doesn't make it an American reactor.
Designed, built and fuelled at Derby so not dependent on the USA for support during it's service life.
Uranium enrichment is a complex task requiring specialised equipment that is strictly controlled - does RR have the capability to do high levels of enrichment in-house or is the fuel sourced from the US?