The week ahead

Congress returns to session this week and senior defense officials are scheduled to speak around the Washington area.

Tuesday

The House Armed Services intelligence and emerging threats and oversight and reform subcommittees hold a joint hearing on securing the nation’s internet infrastructure.

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing to mark up the fiscal year 2020 defense spending bill.

The Air Force Association hosts a discussion with defense officials on restoring U.S. military competitiveness.

Wednesday

The Air Force Association hosts a discussion with lawmakers and foreign defense officials on light attack aviation.

Boeing, Leidos and Parsons executives are slated to present at Morgan Stanley's conference in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Thursday

The Senate Appropriations Committee marks up the FY-20 defense spending bill.

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing for Ryan McCarthy to become Army secretary and Barbara Barrett to become Air Force secretary.

Maxar Technologies, Raytheon and United Technologies executives are set to present at the Morgan Stanley conference.