The week ahead

The full House Armed Services Committee marks up its version of the fiscal year defense authorization bill this week, and the U.S. military is closing in on an Aug. 31 deadline to evacuate thousands of people from Afghanistan.

Monday

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro speaks about climate change during a virtual Defense Innovation Days conference.

Tuesday

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) speaks at the Brookings Institution about the FY-22 defense authorization bill.

The Army hosts its 2021 Fires Conference at Fort Sill, OK.

Wednesday

The House Armed Services Committee marks up the FY-22 defense authorization bill.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger.

Thursday

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion on the future of the Navy and Marine Corps.