The week ahead

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is traveling to South America this week, while the Senate, which has canceled August recess, returns to consider various nominees and legislation, including the defense spending bill for fiscal year 2019. President Trump is also expected to sign the FY-19 defense authorization bill.

Monday

Trump is expected to sign the defense authorization bill at Ft. Drum, NY.

Tuesday

Perspecta executives are set to discuss the company's quarterly earnings.

The deputy chief of U.S. Northern Command speaks at the Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal Symposium and Exhibition in Bethesda, MD.

Wednesday

The Marine Corps' program manager for the light-attack helicopter program speaks at a National Defense Industrial Association event at Patuxent River, MD.

Friday

Washington Technology hosts a breakfast on mergers and acquisitions.