Instead, the Russians now sought to install nuclear missiles in Cuba.

"There were only two people who believed that the Russians intend to install offensive missiles in Cuba," Felter said.

"The Russians have begun installing missiles, Mr. President," Felter said.

Israel also plans to install its own indigenously-produced guided bombs and air-to-air missiles in the F-35's internal weapon bays.

Preparations to install Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba were undertaken in response.

Would Nikita Khrushchev be so bold, it was asked at the time, as to try to install nuclear-tipped missiles in Cuba?

Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev had installed several missiles in Cuba that could hit most of the Eastern United States.

The awareness was sharpened by America's plan to install new short-range nuclear missiles, when everybody wants to focus on getting out of the cold war confrontation.

After initially announcing the possibility of installing missiles the British government confirmed they would be deployed from mid July.

A few members of Congress have proposed installing ground-to-air missiles at nuclear plants, which most experts think is a recipe for a disastrous mishap.