A new Gallup poll reveals that a majority of Americans think the US should focus on diplomatic solutions to respond to the North Korean missile tests earlier this month, rather than using an air attack or ground forces against the Pyongyang regime. Only 9 percent of those surveyed in the July 6-9 poll believe that launching air or missile strikes would be an option, while 72 percent believe the US should exert diplomatic pressure and use sanctions on the North Koreans. The recent launches have done little to change Americans views of North Korea(with one in every five surveyed saying the North is an immediate threat to the US, an identical result from a poll from November 2004.
The Air Force’s plans for its portion of joint all-domain command and control have taken a major step forward. The service awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, multiple-award contract worth up to $950 million to 27 companies. The IDIQ deal will give 27 contractors the opportunity to compete for work…