The week ahead

The Senate is expected to pass its fiscal year 2019 defense authorization bill this week, while senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to appear at a variety of events around the Washington area.

Monday

The full Senate is expected to take a final vote on the fiscal year 2019 defense authorization bill after 5:30 p.m.

The Defense Communities National Summit begins in Washington.

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's State Leaders Summit begins in Washington.

Tuesday

The Navy League hosts a breakfast with the deputy chief of naval operations for warfare systems.

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing for Lt. Gen. Austin Miller, whom President Trump has picked to be the next U.S. commander in Afghanistan.

Defense One hosts a briefing with Jerry DeMuro, the chief executive of BAE Systems' U.S. business.

Wednesday

The House Armed Services military personnel subcommittee holds a hearing on health system reform.

Amazon Web Services' Public Sector Summit begins in Washington.

Thursday

The Center for a New American Security hosts its annual conference in Washington.

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on military technology transfer.

The House Armed Services readiness subcommittee holds a hearing on aviation mishaps.

The House Homeland Security Committee hosts the Capitol Hill National Security Forum.

Friday

The House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee holds a hearing on space situational awareness.