The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / May 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Senior defense officials are scheduled to speak at several events this week, including congressional hearings.

Monday

The Council on Foreign Relations hosts an event with senior military leaders.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the Air Force budget.

The Senate Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee holds a hearing on nuclear weapons programs.

The House Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing on the National Guard and Reserve.

The Global Cyber Innovation Forum is held in Baltimore, MD.

Wednesday

The Senate Armed Services seapower subcommittee holds a hearing on unmanned Navy systems.

The Senate Armed Services cybersecurity subcommittee holds a hearing on the Defense Department information network.

Thursday

Gen. Stephen Whitting, chief of U.S. Space Command, speaks at the Chicago Global Affairs Council.

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing on the National Guard and reserve.

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