The week ahead

Congress this week continues its hearings on the Defense Department's fiscal year 2022 budget request, and senior defense officials speak at industry events.

Monday

Defense officials, including Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear, are among the speakers at the four-day Defense One Tech Summit, which kicks off Monday.

The Professional Services Council begins its two-day 2021 Federal Acquisition Conference.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the Navy and Marine Corps' FY-22 budget.

The Senate Armed Services airland subcommittee holds a hearing on Air Force modernization efforts.

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing on the Army's FY-22 budget request.

Missile Defense Agency Director Vice Adm. Jon Hill speaks at a Center for Strategic and International Studies event.

Wednesday

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley testify before the House Armed Services Committee on the Pentagon's FY-22 budget request.

The Senate Armed Services cyber subcommittee holds a hearing on recent ransomware attacks.

The Senate Appropriations energy and water development subcommittee holds a hearing on the National Nuclear Security Administration's FY-22 budget request.

Thursday

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing on the Navy and Marine Corps' FY-22 budget request.

The House Budget Committee holds a hearing on the Pentagon's FY-22 budget request.