diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
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--- a/NEWS
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@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ v2.5.0 - xx xxx xxxx
      abstractions, such as virtual L2 and L3 overlays and security groups.
    - RHEL packaging:
      * DPDK ports may now be created via network scripts (see README.RHEL).
+   - Requires DPDK 2.2
 
 
 v2.4.0 - 20 Aug 2015