The week ahead

A nomination hearing is scheduled this week to consider Kathleen Hicks as deputy defense secretary. Meanwhile, senior defense officials are slated to speak at several virtual events.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing for Kathleen Hicks to become deputy defense secretary.

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts a virtual Expeditionary Warfare Conference.

Mercury Systems executives are slated to discuss quarterly earnings.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion of maritime security in the Arctic.

Wednesday

The House Armed Services Committee meets to formally organize for the 117th Congress.

The Association of the U.S. Army hosts a webinar with the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command.

U.S. Space Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John Shaw speaks at a virtual Space Foundation Space Symposium 365 event.

Thursday

Maj. Gen. Patrick Donahoe, head of the Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, speaks at the online International Armoured Vehicle Conference.