The week ahead

Congress this week is expected to pass the fiscal year 2021 defense bill, though President Trump has threatened a veto. Senior defense officials are also scheduled to speak at several virtual events.

Monday

Senior Air Force officials speak at an AFWERX Accelerate virtual event.

The virtual Military SatCom Digital Week begins, featuring Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear and others.

The Hudson Institute hosts a virtual discussion on the role of artificial intelligence and big data in the military.

Maxar Technologies is slated to present at a Canaccord investor day.

Tuesday

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) speaks at a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

The Air Force Association hosts a discussion with the deputy chief of staff for operations at Air Force Headquarters.

AeroVironment executives are set to discuss quarterly earnings.

George Mason University's Center for Government Contracting hosts a virtual conference.

Thursday

Baird hosts its annual government and defense conference.