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Department of War Pauses CMMC Phase II Implementation & Launches 60-Day Program Review - Steptoe

Detected July 17, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

The Department of War has paused CMMC Phase II implementation and launched a 60-day program review, creating uncertainty for defense contractors. This may delay compliance deadlines and change requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 17, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense manufacturers and contractors subject to DFARS/CMMC requirements should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 60 days from announcement (review period); no immediate compliance deadline change yet.. 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

CMMC Phase II implementation is paused; a 60-day review is underway to reassess the program.

Who it affects

Defense manufacturers and contractors subject to DFARS/CMMC requirements

What you must do

Monitor the review outcomes and pause any new CMMC certification investments until clarity emerges.

Deadline

60 days from announcement (review period); no immediate compliance deadline change yet.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxPdmFfVkFFdXEyc3d2SndTd1A0VTdCMk1mcHY2MVBmRmctUHpWRDNjbmFUSXM1ZUhPdVVIbWRhc2taS29MN3VsOE1tdnBOZ2huUlNDc3p0dGh3QUNKOEVGd2ZrRTFubGNGZXpUbUMtNGVocTQ0ZzFRRFlTYVpPVUFjUFVLVzVmb2dnd0VMQjNXRFNnaXVaWkhLUGtTallkc2lCenE5UDhxMFBFSWs5QUlFdDF3UER2dlhOUldsWkVTZ2g4SEdneXNUM3pyanNVNWRtX1BUMG9ybHlUNXhXT0g2Y1Fpa2p0ZUd1amF5WUN5bmdXSmUxYlVTREFzWm8?oc=5

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