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Updated October 1, 2026

National Declassification Center Announces Fourth Quarter Release

The National Declassification Center (NDC) is pleased to announce the release of 107 entries that successfully completed the declassification process between April 7, 2026, through  September 30, 2026. This latest release features a diverse collection of records—including textual documents, moving images, and photographic negatives—from both military and civilian agencies

The FY 2026–Q4 Release List is now available for viewing and download.

About the Release List

These records have undergone the declassification process, but some may still contain sensitive information requiring further review under the Freedom of Information Act.

Highlights of the Release

(Textual)

  • Records of  the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks [SALT] [PRIM PROGRAM Records 59-79, Acc. 91-0013]
  • Program Files [Program Files of the Coordinator of U.S. Participation in the World Food Conference]
  • Administrative Services Central Decimal Files
  • Italy, U.S. Consulate, Turin: Classified Central Subject Files, 1965-1966}
  • Lebanon, U.S. Embassy, Beirut: Classified  Records of the Ambassador
  • Mexico; U.S. Embassy, Mexico City: Classified Files Related to the Patterson Kidnapping
  • Top Secret Special Files [Records of The Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics) Top Secret Special Files, 1954]
  • Communication Satellite Program Files

(Motion Pictures)

  • Sight Unseen (1959)
  • Employment of the Attack Helicopter to Defeat  Armor Threat in Europe, … 1970
  • Cherokee
  • Salty Bee/Checker Flag: Aviano AB, Italy (2-5 May 1983)

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.

 

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