The US has relaxed the ITAR rules for the UK & Australia which will facilitate the purchase of submarine components (& other weapons) under AUKUS - this is a major step in the legal process that is required before any submarines are transferred or built.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/08/us-to-approve-streamlined-itar-for-australia-in-order-to-speed-aukus-arms-exports/
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon...g-defense-kit/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-...m_content=link