The Australian Government has awarded contracts to HIFraser, Mack Valves, Bale Defence, and STAUFF Corporation under the Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) Program. These contracts enable the businesses to commence manufacture of a sample of standard US Navy valves and pipe fittings as part of their qualification process, with the opportunity to manufacture and supply valves or pipe fittings for use in the construction and sustainment of a range of navy platforms, including Virginia class submarines.