The week ahead

Senior defense officials are slated to speak at several Washington think tank events this week.

Tuesday

Navy Program Executive Officer for Strategic Submarines Rear Adm. Scott Pappano speaks at a Mitchell Institute virtual Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Forum event.

The Association of the U.S. Army holds a webinar on countering small unmanned aircraft systems.

Wednesday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on Army Future Vertical Lift.

The Atlantic Council hosts a discussion on the state of the space industrial base.

Thursday

The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday.

Friday

The Brookings Institute hosts a discussion on the Marine Corps and the future of expeditionary warfare.