The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to speak at several events this week.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee will meet to consider several senior Pentagon nominations.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a U.S.-Vietnam conference to discuss "strategic security and cooperation" in Asia.

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts a discussion on directed-energy supply chains.

Wednesday

CSIS hosts a discussion on Air Force budget priorities.

The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion on U.S. military readiness.

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion on defense technology.

Thursday

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion with Assistant Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Christopher Mahoney.

DefenseScoop hosts the Google Defense Forum.

The U.S. Space Force Association hosts a discussion with the chief of U.S. Space Operations Command.