What are the signals being sent by these occurrences when instruments of war of two powerful nations that are not at war with one another clash in the waters and surveillance instruments of another two powerful nations clash in space for the first time in the history of the struggle to dominate the outer space. We should ask ourselves the question; if these incidents are just mere accident or are they premeditated? The HMS Vanguard and French submarine Le Triumphant despite the fact that they are both equipped with sonar to detect other vessels did not detect each other in the Atlantic waters where they clashed. If this is carelessness please check it. Also the clash of Russian satellite and that of the United States of America in space need be examined. The space is wide enough to accommodate as many satellite as could be launched into it, more control and specifications are only needed. The earth has enough risks threatening it's continuous peaceful existence. Let everyone of us beware. Nuclear war is never won neither would we benefit from constant loss of effective control over our technical devices. Read the News report below. ---------------------------------------------------------------
The crash between HMS Vanguard and French submarine Le Triumphant, which was also carrying nuclear warheads, is believed to have occurred on February 3 or 4.
Despite being equipped with sonar to detect other vessels, neither submarine apparently realised the other was in the same part of the ocean.
A senior Navy source told a newspaper the potential consequences of such a collision were "unthinkable".
He said: "It's very unlikely there would have been a nuclear explosion. But a radioactive leak was a possibility. Worse, we could have the crew and warheads. That would have been a national disaster."
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) refused to confirm the incident had taken place, saying it was against its policy to comment on submarine operations.
However, a spokesman insisted nuclear security had not been breached.
He said: "We can confirm that the UK's deterrent capability has remained unaffected at all times and there has been no compromise to nuclear safety."
Inquiries are under way on both sides of the Channel.
The crash between HMS Vanguard and French submarine Le Triumphant, which was also carrying nuclear warheads, is believed to have occurred on February 3 or 4.
Despite being equipped with sonar to detect other vessels, neither submarine apparently realised the other was in the same part of the ocean.
A senior Navy source told a newspaper the potential consequences of such a collision were "unthinkable".
He said: "It's very unlikely there would have been a nuclear explosion. But a radioactive leak was a possibility. Worse, we could have the crew and warheads. That would have been a national disaster."
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) refused to confirm the incident had taken place, saying it was against its policy to comment on submarine operations.
However, a spokesman insisted nuclear security had not been breached.
He said: "We can confirm that the UK's deterrent capability has remained unaffected at all times and there has been no compromise to nuclear safety."
Inquiries are under way on both sides of the Channel.
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