The week ahead

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

Monday

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion on autonomous military systems.

Tuesday

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on national security challenges in North and South America.

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the nomination of retired Lt. Gen. John Caine to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Wednesday

The House Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee holds a hearing on small unmanned aerial systems and counter-SUAS.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on artificial intelligence and defense production.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.