The week ahead

Defense Secretary Mattis travels to Europe this week for a NATO ministerial, while senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to speak at different events around the Washington area.

Monday

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronic Association holds its annual Naval IT Day.

Tuesday

Defense One hosts a conversation with Mitch Snyder, chief executive of Bell.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies holds a discussion on nuclear energy, naval propulsion and national security.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on Russia's role in Syria and the broader Middle East.

Thursday

Defense One hosts a conversation with former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Mattis travels to Brussels for a NATO ministerial.

Friday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a dialogue on naval aviation readiness and combat recovery.

The Atlantic Council holds a conversation with the commander of U.S. Naval Forces-Europe on the "next battle of the Atlantic."