stevenmeyer,

I've often wondered if our only reactor was 'insurance'.

mac:

"Insurance" is the only reason that makes sense.

I've also wondered whether Germany's willingness to supply Israel with Dolphin class submarines capable of carrying nuclear tipped cruise missiles at a subsidised price may be a bit of insurance on their part. Even now for Germany to be seen researching a nuclear strike capability would be a political impossibility. But doubtless the Israelis would be willing to share their expertise. The price for their cooperation may be reflected in the subsidy on the submarine deal.

When it comes to nukes Israel MAY be to Germany what Pakistan is to Saudi Arabia.

This is speculation on my part. However I do know that the Germans cooperated with South Africa on missile technology in the 1960s.

Some mighty interesting points stevenlmeyer and mac

Particularly on:

- Lucas Heights (ANSTO) seed for breakout insurance, and

- on German national interest Dolphin discounts.

Pete

Pete,

Just to be clear.

Both the Lucas Heights reactor and German submarines at a discount are pure speculation on my part. I have zero inside information on either of them.