The week ahead

A newly minted Congress comes to work this week needing to address a partial government shutdown, while the Pentagon hosts a public meeting on contractor payments and performance incentives.

Monday

Science Applications International Corp. hosts an investor day in New York.

The Brookings Institute holds a discussion on the New START Treaty and strategic modernization.

Gen. Stephen Townsend, chief of Army Training and Doctrine Command, is scheduled speak at an Association of the United States Army event.

Thursday

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts a breakfast with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley.

The Defense Department hosts a public meeting in Alexandria, VA, to discuss contractor payments and performance incentives.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on maritime security priorities from the perspective of senior enlisted officers.