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Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements - U.S. Department of War (.gov)

Detected July 16, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

The U.S. Department of War has suspended CMMC Phase II requirements, delaying mandatory cybersecurity certification for defense contractors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 16, 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 and CMMC should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No immediate deadline; monitor for reinstatement of Phase II requirements.. 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 requirements are suspended, meaning contractors are not required to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification by the previously scheduled deadlines.

Who it affects

Defense manufacturers and contractors subject to DFARS and CMMC

What you must do

Review current cybersecurity posture and prepare for eventual CMMC compliance, but no immediate certification action is needed.

Deadline

No immediate deadline; monitor for reinstatement of Phase II requirements.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxNZjZhZnJrbHlzeU4zSk91aXZ2cW44bzJ5eHN3U0J2T3JkbzRVYWQ2ajlrNDJpQVg0ZDJfRklfODU3d0xsY1VBbWoxZzlBSmY5MmpRZVNuenpQS1lwTWhwS3lWNi1nalBKMWlVQlhyS25kbTY4emNUMEtUY1gzZjNGRm40cnpIcTYzQmQzNUVab0ZyNjAwMUdrLUpxMzlVaWduTDJmT1piM0NVa2Fscnk5R3NEZGt4bV9pSElsY3ItQnJGaFktRUt2bE95TDlEdWU2bnd6Yg?oc=5

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