The week ahead

Defense Secretary Ash Carter heads to Capitol Hill this week to justify the Pentagon's fiscal year 2017 budget request, while members of Congress are scheduled to receive an update on the most expensive program in Defense Department history -- the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Tuesday

The House Armed Services Committee will hear from Carter, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford and Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord on the FY-17 budget. Link: http://1.usa.gov/21Dh7Vr

The House Appropriations defense subcommittee will hear from guard and reserve officials on the FY-17 budget. Link: http://1.usa.gov/1Rw5Mk4

The House Armed Services seapower and projections subcommittee will hear from U.S. Transportation Command officials on logistics and sealift force requirements. Link: http://1.usa.gov/21Dh7Vr

The House Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee will hear from the Defense Department's chief information officer and deputy chief management officer on information technology and cyber programs. Link: http://1.usa.gov/21Dh7Vr

Wednesday

The House Armed Service tactical air and land forces subcommittee will receive an update on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Link: http://1.usa.gov/21Dh7Vr