Russian defense procurement on schedule despite pandemic — deputy premier
Work to fulfill this year’s defense procurement order continues in full strength and on schedule despite the novel coronavirus pandemic, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told reporters on Thursday.
"As far as the work on the state procurement order is concerned, a total of 72.6% of assignments have been placed, which corresponds to the 2019 pace. The same applies to the volume of financing, transferred to general contractors of the state procurement order," he said.
"At present, we are on schedule. All the necessary measures are being taken," Borisov added.
According to the deputy premier, due to the current novel coronavirus pandemic, Russian defense companies are working in special regime. The situation is monitored on a daily basis.
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