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The UK's Ministry of Defence has awarded a £200m contract for 24 support vessels to a Dutch manufacturer, raising concerns about potential Chinese involvement in subcontracting. These vessels are essential for moving nuclear submarines and surface vessels, and fears have intensified due to security risks following China's hostile reactions to UK naval operations. An MoD spokesperson assured that the vessels will not be built in China, while GMB Scotland criticized the lack of consultation with UK shipyards and called for transparency in the procurement process.