The week ahead

The week ahead features several confirmation hearings for senior Pentagon positions, Lockheed Martin's quarterly earnings call and a Navy technology conference.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing to consider senior-level Defense Department nominees.

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to consider Air Force Gen. Paul Selva for reappointment as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Senate Armed Services seapower subcommittee holds a hearing with outside experts to discuss achieving a 355-ship Navy.

Lockheed Martin executives are slated to discuss the company's quarterly earnings.

The Association of the United States Army hosts a breakfast with the chief of Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

Wednesday

Textron executives are slated to discuss the company's quarterly earnings.

Thursday

The Office of Navy Research kicks off the Naval Future Force Science and Technology Expo.

AUSA hosts a "hot topic" event on Army networks.

Friday

The Naval Future Force Science and Technology Expo continues.