The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to speak at several events around Washington this week, while the Senate is poised to pass the final version of the fiscal year 2025 defense authorization bill.

Tuesday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with senior Space Force officials on the future of the service.

Wednesday

The Center for a New American Security hosts a discussion on irregular warfare in the era of great power competition.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on the release of the annual China Military Power Report.

Thursday

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies hosts a discussion with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.