🛡️ **DEPARTMENT OF WAR SUSPENDS CMMC PHASE II; 60-DAY REVIEW UNDERWAY**
Published Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 06:39 PM PT BLUF: Department of War halted implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II effective immediately, postponing November 10, 2026 compliance deadline. All DoD contractors and subcontractors should pause Phase II preparation activities pending review outcome. Compliance timeline and requirements remain uncertain. DETAILS DoW announced suspension on July 13, 2026, halting Phase II rollout scheduled for November 10, 2026 Department initiating 60-day comprehensive review of CMMC program; review scope and specific focus areas not yet detailed in available reporting Phase II suspension applies to all defense contractors and subcontractors currently preparing for compliance Multiple sources confirm suspension but provide limited detail on review rationale; one source references “reducing compliance burden” as potential driver—this characterization is editorial interpretation, not official DoW statement No official guidance issued yet on interim compliance expectations or revised timeline IMPACT ...