On August 25, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of War announced the creation of the Smaller War Plants Commission, a new initiative designed to strengthen
DARS Class Deviation 2026-O0025, Revision 3 suspends the planned November 2026 CMMC Phase 2 transition and establishes November 10, 2028, as an important date for how the CMMC clause is
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business. Companies are using AI to write documents, summarize information, analyze data, automate tasks, and support cybersecurity teams. For defense contractors, however, AI
On August 26, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to foreign threats involving the U.S. bulk-power system, bringing new attention to cybersecurity and
Many companies in the defense supply chain struggle to determine whether their products, technical data, or services fall under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) or EAR (Export Administration Regulations). This confusion is
Why Every Defense Contractor Is Asking the Same Questions Right Now On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended implementation of CMMC Phase II, triggering widespread confusion across the
What Are ITAR Countries? If you are a defense contractor, manufacturer, exporter, or supplier supporting the Defense Industrial Base, you have likely heard the phrase “ITAR countries.” Despite its popularity,
Organizations that manufacture, export, temporarily import, broker, or provide defense articles, technical data, or defense services identified on the United States Munitions List (USML) may be subject to the International
For most defense contractors, CMMC Level 2 is the destination. It is the certification that applies to the vast majority of organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information, and it is the level around which the Phase 2 enforcement deadline of November 10, 2026, is built.
