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ORAC
“Stand alone contract for 12 main shaft seals for VIRGINIA class SSNs to be 100% manufactured by Wartsila in Havant, Hampshire, UK, with procurement via Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. Genuine question: have these always come from the UK plant, or is it the first time?”
I Don't know, but under AUKUS. Both the UK and AU will enter the supply chain
South Australia makes play to enter US nuclear submarine supply chain ahead of AUKUS build - ABC News
The SA government has struck a deal with shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries to allow SA companies to enter supply chains for US nuclear-powered naval submarines.