The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / July 23, 2018 at 5:10 AM

House and Senate lawmakers are expected to finalize the fiscal year 2019 defense authorization bill this week, while the largest defense companies discuss their quarterly earnings.

Tuesday

Lockheed Martin and United Technologies executives are slated to discuss quarterly earnings.

The Brookings Institution hosts a discussion on the pros and cons of a new Space Force.

Wednesday

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson speaks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius.

Boeing, General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman executives are set to discuss quarterly earnings.

Thursday

L3 Technologies, Leidos and Raytheon executives are expected to review quarterly earnings.

The Air Force Association hosts a breakfast with the Air Force deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

The Air Force Association hosts a discussion with the chief of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.

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