The week ahead

The top defense companies will hold a series of earnings calls this week, while senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to appear at events around the Washington area.

Tuesday

The National Defense Industrial Association holds a breakfast with the Navy's acquisition chief.

The Association of the United States Army holds an event on Army readiness.

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts a science and engineering technology forum to discuss Army innovation.

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

Wednesday

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

Thursday

Leidos and Raytheon executives are expected to discuss quarterly earnings.

The Atlantic Council hosts a discussion on security in Northern Europe.

Friday

Washington Technology hosts an event on the 2019 outlook, with defense industry organizations slated to attend.