The week ahead

Lawmakers will hold a major defense acquisition reform hearing on Capitol Hill this week. Meanwhile, senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to speak at several events around Washington.

Monday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on missile defense.

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion about modular weapons and future defense.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to consider nominees to lead U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Africa Command.

The Mitchell Institute hosts a discussion with the chief of U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa.

The Association of the United States Army hosts a discussion on contracting and procurement.

Wednesday

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with senior Pentagon officials on acquisition reform.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to consider the nomination of Adm. Daryl Caudle to be chief of naval operations.

The Association of the United States Army hosts a discussion with the Army budget director.

The Hudson Institute holds an event on "Achieving Adaptable Scale: Fielding Military Capabilities as a Service."