The week ahead

Think tanks around the Washington area are scheduled to host several national security discussions this week, while senior Pentagon officials speak at a space conference.

Monday

The American Enterprise Institute hosts a conversation with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on U.S. military readiness.

The National Security Space Association hosts the Defense Intelligence and Space Conference in Chantilly, VA. The event runs through Wednesday.

Tuesday

The Air Force Association hosts a discussion with the deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, and with the commander of the Twentieth Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command.

Wednesday

The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion with the CEO of Lockheed Martin on U.S. weapons supply chain issues.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with former Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on Arctic security one year after the war in Ukraine.

Thursday

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion on “fielding transformational capability without transforming acquisition."