The week ahead

Senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to make several public appearances this week.

Monday

The Satellite Conference begins in Washington and runs through Thursday.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds confirmation hearings for several key defense nominees, including Pentagon acquisition chief and Navy under secretary.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with the U.K. defence procurement chief.

The Federal News Network's DOD Cloud Exchange conference begins in Washington.

Wednesday

The Senate Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee holds a hearing on security in the Western Hemisphere.

Thursday

Defense One hosts its Intelligence Summit.

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with the chiefs of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command.