# Owl Cyber Defense Launches XD Chat

Owl Cyber Defense announced XD Chat on October 21, 2026, a secure cross-domain messaging solution intended for Intelligence Community and military users. It connects existing chat platforms across classified and unclassified networks without requiring users to replace their current tools, and is designed to support teams operating with limited bandwidth. The announcement identifies no solicitation, contract award, customer agency, pricing, or procurement contact, so it describes a product launch rather than a currently defined acquisition opportunity.

- Procurement teams evaluating secure communications can assess whether XD Chat’s cross-domain connectivity and low-bandwidth support fit their operational needs and existing chat environments.
- Contractors and integrators may find potential relevance in deployments that connect classified and unclassified networks while retaining existing platforms; the announcement does not specify integration requirements or a procurement path.
- No contract value, customer commitment, or solicitation timeline is provided, so the announcement alone does not establish an open procurement or a confirmed government purchase.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)

### Vendors
- Owl Cyber Defense (XD Chat solution developer)

### Key Quotes
> XD Chat lets users keep the chat platforms their teams already know and utilize them across security domains, even where bandwidth is scarce.
> — Scott Orton, CEO of Owl Cyber Defense

### Sources
- [Owl Cyber Defense launches XD Chat - Intelligence Community News](https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/owl-cyber-defense-launches-xd-chat/) - Intelligence Community News