The week ahead

Senior defense officials are slated to speak at several events this week, the Senate is expected vote on a final version of the annual defense authorization bill and the stopgap continuing resolution currently funding the federal government is set to expire.

Tuesday

Senior U.S. leaders speak at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit's Peace and Security Governance Forum in Washington.

Defense One hosts a modernization event.

Wednesday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on emerging issues in U.S. space policy.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on reforming the management of the Navy.

Defense News hosts a webcast on "smart bases for defense."

Thursday

The Washington Space Business Roundtable luncheon is held.

Friday

The stopgap continuing resolution expires at midnight. Failure to pass a short-term extension or a final appropriations agreement would trigger a government shutdown.