On today’s Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss budget dynamics when lawmakers return to Washington after the Nov. 3 election; how 2026 could have repercussions for 2027 and 2028; whether the Pentagon could be forced to reimburse contractors for their investment to expand and speed production if Congress fails to fund programs; how investigations of defense firms could play out if Democrats take power and make good on their pledge to probe contract awards; takeaways from earnings as Boeing, CACI, HII, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Textron report; whether there are any upsides as Washington drives to normalize relations and trade with Russia; and a look ahead to the week in Washington and beyond.
