The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to appear on Capitol Hill this week and to speak at a think tank conference. Meanwhile, Congress is expected to debate the terms for a stopgap continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded past Sept. 30.

Monday

New America hosts its virtual Future Security Forum.

Tuesday

The House Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee holds a hearing on modernization of the Army's conventional munitions industrial base.

Wednesday

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the role of U.S. allies and partners.

Friday

The Brookings Institute hosts a discussion with chairs of the House Armed Services Committee's Future of Defense Task Force.