The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to speak during several virtual events this week. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is traveling to the Indo-Pacific region to visit U.S. military installations in Hawaii, Palau and Guam.

Monday

The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion on Army precision fires capability.

Tuesday

Navy Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, program executive officer for ships, speaks at a Navy League webinar on the state of shipbuilding.

Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper speaks during a virtual event about the Advanced Battle Management System.

AeroVironment executives are slated to present at a Raymond James conference.

Thursday

Army acquisition chief Bruce Jette speaks at a Potomac Officers Club Army Forum event.

Friday

Senior Army and National Guard officials speak at a virtual conference hosted by the National Guard Association of the United States.

Washington Technology hosts a virtual event on the top 100 contractors.