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Big Changes Coming for Government Contractors: Proposed FAR CUI and DoW FOCI Rules, New Quantum Cryptography Order and Ongoing CMMC Rollout - Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Detected July 25, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

New proposed FAR rules on CUI and DoW FOCI, a quantum cryptography order, and ongoing CMMC rollout will significantly impact government contractors. These changes tighten cybersecurity, foreign ownership controls, and encryption standards.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 25, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense contractors, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, freight forwarders/brokers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing; proposed rules have comment periods; CMMC phased rollout begins 2025.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Proposed FAR rule mandates CUI protection; DoW FOCI rule restricts foreign ownership; quantum cryptography order bans certain encryption; CMMC rollout requires third-party certification.

Who it affects

Defense contractors, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, freight forwarders/brokers

What you must do

Review and update cybersecurity policies, assess foreign ownership structures, evaluate encryption methods, and prepare for CMMC certification.

Deadline

Ongoing; proposed rules have comment periods; CMMC phased rollout begins 2025.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPZ3lyT1VnWWNjSUtZRFYxNjk0dXIyQWxBSkpscEotc3B1QTNfZ3dfYllmUjV1Wl95cTU1bDVoa2dyQmNSeGlBWFFJVUtTT3o4Z09rSU94RHo1ZFlQenNjTkJ5NHR0WGxOYVRkLUFLdUxOMU1EOHVMek5WRU1HMml0Snc3RjhqUTFPWmhSXzNCaXZEQUYtTDI1eEFjRkVZS25l?oc=5

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