COVID-19 pandemic, which has reached a global crisis situation, also affects the defence sector from different angles. World giants such as Airbus and Boeing stopped production due to the virus in various facilities due to the virus. In the US Navy, several crew members were diagnosed with coronavirus.

According to Russia, no cases of viruses have been detected in military forces at this time. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced that the processes related to defence procure will continue in line with the calendar despite the coronavirus. According to the deputy premier, due to the current novel coronavirus pandemic, Russian defence companies are working in a special regime.

Russia, which continues its exercises and training, will sign a contract for the construction of two helicopter carrier at the end of April, according to media reports. The lead ship should be commissioned in 2026, and the second one should be commissioned in 2027.