diff --git a/avrdude/NEWS b/avrdude/NEWS
index bca82d82..94fcbc37 100644
--- a/avrdude/NEWS
+++ b/avrdude/NEWS
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Approximate change log for AVRDUDE by version.
 (For more detailed changes, see the ChangeLog file.)
 
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-Current:
+Version 5.3:
 
   * Add support for the AVR Dragon (all modes: ISP, JTAG, HVSP, PP,
     debugWire).