NDC Release Lists
Updated April 23, 2026
New Records Released — 2026 Second Quarter Release List
The National Declassification Center (NDC) has released a listing of 58 entries that completed the declassification process between January 2, 2026, and March 28, 2026. These newly available records include textual materials, moving images, and photographic negatives from both military and civilian agencies. The FY 2026–Q2 Release List is available to view or download here:
National Declassification Center Release List
The following records have completed the declassification process. However, they may contain sensitive information requiring additional review under the Freedom of Information Act.
Highlights Include:
(Textual}
- Formerly Top-Secret Central Correspondence Files of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN)
- Top Secret Records
- General War Games Files [GEN War Games BX 15 68; Acc. # 71-D-4352]
- Confidential Source Files Microfilm Prints and Subject Files Related to the Polaris and Poseidon Fleet Ballistic Missile Program [SP-413 Primary Program Records]
- Germany; U.S. Mission, Berlin; Allied Kommandatura (AK) Secretariat; General Records, [Unclassified Files]
- Records of the Army Staff 902nd Military Intelligence Group Investigative Records Repository, POW/MIA Detainee Intelligence Files (Vietnam Conflict)
- Defense Prisoner of War/Mission in Action (POW/MIA) Policy Files
- Congressional Correspondence Relating to Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) Servicemen
- Classified General Records Related to the Siege of the Branch Davidian Compound [Classified General Records] [Records of The Office of Special Counsel-Waco Investigation: Classified DOD Documents, 1999-2001]
(Motion Pictures)
- Project: Global Shield - COMSEC Operations
- Vector South '82 - NAS Cubi Point, Philippines
- Titan 111C, Eastern Test Range, Patrick AFB
- Fire On the Flight Deck!
- The Nike Hercules Multi-Channel Data Recorder - Part III: Tape Analysis
- Counterintelligence in Internal Defense - Part Two
(Still Picture)
- Crossroads Material (Negatives) 1946; Still Library Underwater 35mm Negatives
To access or request copies of newly released records, please contact Archives 2 Reference at 301-837-3510 or archives2reference@nara.gov. For more information on declassified motion pictures, please contact the Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Office at mopix@nara.gov. When making a request, please cite the Record Group/Collection Identifier, HMS Entry, and Series Title to the best of your ability. Please note that some series may contain other restrictions such as privacy or law enforcement and may require extra screening or a FOIA request prior to access.