The Pentagon predicts there will be a three-month slowdown for major defense acquisition programs because of impacts related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Boeing is preparing to reopen operations at its Philadelphia facility April 20 after being closed for 17 days because of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The U.S. Air Force is facing a slowdown at its aviation depots, while the U.S. Navy is looking to ramp up work at its aircraft repair facilities as the novel coronavirus spreads.