The week ahead

Pentagon officials are scheduled to speak around the Washington area this week, while several defense companies are slated to participate in conferences and earnings calls.

Monday

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion on U.S. nuclear policy toward China.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on Russian defense spending and military modernization.

Tuesday

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mike Griffin and Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Lt. Gen. David Thompson speak at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event on the Space Economy.

The Senate Armed Services Committee will discuss the findings of a Government Accountability Office investigation into military housing.

AeroVironment executives are set to discuss the company's quarterly earnings.

Wednesday

The Senate Armed Services seapower subcommittee holds a hearing on Navy ship and submarine maintenance.

The Senate Armed Services personnel subcommittee holds a hearing on military suicide prevention.

Leidos is scheduled to present at a Credit Suisse conference.

Maxar Technologies will participate in a Bank of America Merrill Lynch conference.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood on implementation of the National Defense Strategy.

Lockheed Martin and Maxar are set to participate in the Credit Suisse conference.

Science Applications International Corp. executives will discuss quarterly earnings.