The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to participate in several events around the Washington area this week, including the Surface Navy Association's annual symposium.

Tuesday

The Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium begins and runs through Thursday.

The House Armed Services readiness subcommittee holds a hearing on the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk fuel storage facility.

Wednesday

The House Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing on the impact of continuing resolutions on the Defense Department.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on the emerging technology of long-range strike.

Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear speaks at a Mitchell Institute Spacepower Forum event.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to consider nominations for assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs, and assistant secretary of defense for space policy.

CSIS hosts a discussion with Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, chief of U.S. Transportation Command.

The AFCEA Northern Virginia chapter holds a virtual Army IT Day.

Friday

CSIS hosts a discussion on the Navy’s 5th Fleet mission and operations.