The week ahead

Several virtual events are scheduled this week featuring senior officials from government and industry, including earnings calls with large defense contractors.

Monday

The Atlantic Council hosts a virtual event on the future of U.S. national security.

Tuesday

The Atlantic Council hosts Defense Secretary Mark Esper to discuss U.S. alliances and partnerships.

Senior Air Force officials speak at a virtual "Rapid Sustainment Office Advanced Manufacturing Olympics" event that runs through Friday.

Lockheed Martin executives are slated to discuss quarterly earnings.

The Center for a New American Security hosts a discussion on the Defense Digital Service.

Wednesday

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown speaks at a virtual Mitchell Institute "Aerospace Nation" forum.

Air Force space acquisition chief Shawn Barnes and Navy acquisition chief Hondo Geurts speak at Aviation Week's virtual DefenseChain Conference.

Space Development Agency Director Eric Tournear and other senior defense space officials speak at an online AFCEA Space Industry Days event. 

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a virtual event about nuclear security that runs through Thursday.

Pentagon acquisition Chief Information Security Officer Katie Arrington speaks at a virtual Intelligence and National Security Alliance event.

Thursday

Northrop Grumman executives are set to discuss quarterly earnings.

Friday

The Brookings Institution hosts a discussion on the defense industrial base.