The China Compliance Wall Is Up: New DoD Prohibitions Every Defense Contractor Must Understand

As of June 30, 2026, DoD is barred from contracting with Chinese military companies on the 1260H list — and with contractors whose consultants lobby for them. The supply chain ban arrives in 2027. Your compliance roadmap.
Breaking: Pentagon Suspends CMMC Phase 2 — What Defense Contractors Must Still Do

The Pentagon suspended CMMC Phase 2 third-party certifications on July 13 and launched a 60-day reform review. But Phase 1 self-assessments, DFARS 7012, and NIST 800-171 obligations remain fully in force — here’s your compliance checklist.