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rding to The Gallup Poll’s latest world affairs survey, an increasing number of Americans believe the US is spending too much on its military. More than 40 percent of respondents—the highest number in 15 years—said Washington is spending too much for national defense. However, Gallup believes this upswing could be fallout from dissatisfaction over the war in Iraq, because 46 percent of Americans say they think the country’s military is not as strong as it should be.
The Air Force wants a new, affordable, air-launched standoff cruise missile ready to field in 2033. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center announced April 6 it will hold an industry day event to conduct market research on the Standoff Attack Weapon, or SoAW, on June 17 at Eglin Air…