As the defense industry has developed over the years, investments in nuclear technology have also grown. It is possible to say that the US is at the forefront in this regard. A citizen living in Washington was surprised to find a military-grade nuclear missile in his home.
Military-grade nuclear missile from the garage of a house!
An unexpected object emerged from the garage of a house in Bellevue, Washington state. Reported by residents, the house was found to contain an inert nuclear missile. This missile is believed to have been stolen from the National Air Force Museum.
During the police operation, a Douglas AIR-2 Genie missile designed to carry a 1.5 kiloton nuclear warhead was found. The nuclear missile, developed as an air-to-air rocket system; It was reported that it was designed for F-89, F-101 and F-106 aircraft.
Bellevue police bomb squads responded quickly and confirmed that the rocket posed no threat. Police officials said the missile did not contain any explosives or fuel. However, the discovery of a military-grade nuclear missile in the garage of a house has residents concerned.
It is not known how the homeowner acquired the rocket. However, it is said that he bought it second-hand some time ago and was probably unaware that it was military-grade. The person who sold the missile was said to have stolen it from the National Air Force Museum.
According to the police, the missile will be restored and donated back to the military museum for historical purposes. There was no negative incident as a result of the incident, but it should be noted that the idle rocket managed to go viral on social media.