The week ahead

Senior defense officials and defense lawmakers are scheduled to speak at a slew of public events this week, including at the Air Force Association's Warfare Symposium in Orlando, FL. President Biden is also slated to make his State of the Union address.

Monday

The Space Force Association hosts its "Lasso the Moon" conference in Houston, TX.

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts its Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Conference in Norfolk, VA. The event runs through Wednesday.

Dana Stroul, deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, speaks at a JINSA webinar about "Iran-Backed Attacks on the UAE and Prospects for Regional Air Defense."

Tuesday

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with Pentagon officials on engagement with allies and partners.

The House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee holds a hearing on U.S. strategic forces.

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with outside experts on global security challenges.

The Association of the United States Army hosts a webinar on the service’s climate strategy.

President Biden makes his State of the Union address.

Wednesday

The Air Force Association hosts its Warfare Symposium in Orlando, FL. The event runs through Friday.

Thursday

The House Armed Services seapower and projection forces and readiness subcommittees hold a joint hearing on the state of the surface Navy.

The American Enterprise Institute hosts a discussion with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA).