The week ahead

Senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to speak publicly at several events around the Washington area this week including at the Surface Navy Association's annual symposium.

Tuesday

The Army chief of staff and other top service officials speak at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference at Ft. Benning, GA. The event runs through Wednesday.

The Surface Navy Association's annual symposium begins in Arlington, VA, and features appearances by several senior military officials. The event runs through Thursday.

The House Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee hosts a panel of experts to discuss China's pursuit of new technologies.

Wednesday

The Pentagon comptroller appears before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Defense Department's ongoing audit.

Thursday

The director of the Defense Information Systems Agency speaks at an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association luncheon in Arlington, VA.