The week ahead

Senior defense officials, lawmakers and think tank analysts are scheduled to speak at several events around Washington this week, while various defense contractors discuss their quarterly earnings.

Tuesday

RTX holds its quarterly earnings call.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on national security and 5G networking.

The Brookings Institute hosts a discussion with Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) on his latest book containing reflections on mental health, health care and the U.S. armed forces.

Wednesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee meets to consider several senior defense nominations.

The Senate Armed Services personnel subcommittee holds a hearing on budgetary efficiencies related to the Defense Department personnel programs.

Boeing and General Dynamics hold their quarterly earnings calls.

The Hudson Institute hosts a discussion on space and U.S. national security.

The Brookings Institution hosts a discussion on U.S.-China proximate military operations in the air, sea and space domains.

Thursday

The Senate Appropriations Committee meets to mark up its version of the fiscal year 2024 defense spending bill.

Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Technologies and Textron hold their quarterly earnings calls.