The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / July 29, 2019 at 5:05 AM

Two major Pentagon nominations are scheduled to be considered this week, while large defense contractors hold a series of earnings calls.

Monday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko.

Booz Allen Hamilton executives are set to discuss quarterly earnings.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing for Air Force Gen. John Hyten to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Air Force Association holds a discussion with the commander of the Pacific Air Forces.

Leidos executives are slated to discuss quarterly earnings.

Wednesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing for Vice Adm. Michael Gilday to become a full admiral and Chief of Naval Operations.

The Brookings Institute holds a discussion on space security and threats.

Executives from KBR, Kratos Defense & Security Services, L3Harris Technologies and ManTech International are scheduled to discuss their respective quarterly earnings.

Thursday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with the chief executive of Bell.

Executives from Huntington Ingalls Industries and Oshkosh are set to discuss their respective quarterly earnings.

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