British and French nuclear subs collide
London
February 17, 2009
British and French submarines, both nuclear-powered and carrying nuclear weapons, collided in the Atlantic this month, the Sun has reported.
The Sun yesterday said HMS Vanguard and France's Le Triomphant were both damaged but there were no reports of damage to the nuclear parts. The British sub has been towed to Scotland for repair.
Both vessels — between them carrying about 250 sailors — were reportedly submerged and on separate missions when they crashed on February 3 or 4. A spokesman for Britain's Ministry of Defence said: "We can confirm that … there has been no compromise to nuclear safety."
Britain and U.S tell each other where their subs are even the ones with nukes, usually the best kept state secret. Not quite the same co-operation with France although the French and U.S military have become real chummy lately.
London
February 17, 2009
British and French submarines, both nuclear-powered and carrying nuclear weapons, collided in the Atlantic this month, the Sun has reported.
The Sun yesterday said HMS Vanguard and France's Le Triomphant were both damaged but there were no reports of damage to the nuclear parts. The British sub has been towed to Scotland for repair.
Both vessels — between them carrying about 250 sailors — were reportedly submerged and on separate missions when they crashed on February 3 or 4. A spokesman for Britain's Ministry of Defence said: "We can confirm that … there has been no compromise to nuclear safety."
Britain and U.S tell each other where their subs are even the ones with nukes, usually the best kept state secret. Not quite the same co-operation with France although the French and U.S military have become real chummy lately.
