The week ahead

The Shipbuilders Council of America holds a major conference in Washington this week, while several think tanks host events featuring senior Pentagon officials.

Monday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts an event on Russia's ground forces and armament prospects.

Tuesday

Bloomberg Government hosts a discussion with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) about the fiscal year 2019 defense authorization bill.

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing on the Army's FY-19 budget request.

The Washington Space Business Roundtable hosts the chief of Air Force Space Command.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts an event on "gray zone tactics."

Wednesday

The Shipbuilders Council of America holds its annual general membership meeting in Washington featuring senior lawmakers and Navy officials.

The Center for a New American Security hosts a discussion with Army Secretary Mark Esper.

The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance hosts a congressional roundtable discussion featuring Missile Defense Agency Deputy Director Rear Adm. Jon Hill.

The Stimson Center hosts an event on counterterrorism spending.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion of Russian forces in Syria.

Thursday

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing on the Air Force's FY-19 budget request.

Friday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts an event on the "future of force."