The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / May 13, 2019 at 5:00 AM

This week House appropriators mark up their version of the fiscal year 2020 defense spending bill, while senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to make a host of appearances around the Washington area.

Monday

Army Secretary Mark Esper speaks at the Meridian International Center.

Tuesday

Leidos hosts an investor day.

Wednesday

The House Appropriations defense subcommittee marks up the FY-20 defense spending bill in closed session.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a maritime security discussion.

The Air Force Association hosts a discussion with the Joint Staff director of strategy, plans, and policy.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions executives are set to speak at Goldman Sachs' industrials and materials conference.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hosts a hearing about arms control post-Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

Thursday

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the Defense Department audit.

Leidos, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman executives are slated to present at the Goldman Sachs conference.

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts the U.S.-Sweden Defense Industry Conference.

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood speaks at an Air Force Association event about the Nuclear Posture Review.

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer speaks at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments about maritime logistics.

Friday

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts a discussion with the Army’s intellectual property chief.

Army Secretary Mark Esper speaks at the Atlantic Council about the future of the service.

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