The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to appear around the Washington area this week, while several defense companies are slated to hold quarterly earnings calls.

Tuesday

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

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts the annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference in Annapolis, MD. The conference runs through Thursday.

The House Armed Services readiness subcommittee holds a hearing on Navy ship and submarine maintenance.

Wednesday

The chief of U.S. Central Command speaks at the Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference in Washington.

Boeing and General Dynamics executives are slated to discuss quarterly earnings.

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer speaks at the Brookings Institution.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to discuss the nomination of Vice Adm. Charles Richard to become the next chief of U.S. Strategic Command.

Senior defense officials speak at the CyberTalks 2019 conference.

The Air Force Association hosts a breakfast with the director and program executive officer for the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.

Northrop Grumman and Raytheon executives will discuss quarterly earnings.

Friday

Senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to appear at the Military Reporters and Editors Conference.