diff --git a/changelog.d/1523-minimal-hud-bottom-banner.md b/changelog.d/1523-minimal-hud-bottom-banner.md
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+- The Minimal HUD layout no longer draws the centred MGRS / LAT / LON banner
+  across the globe; the bottom-left readout still shows the same position
+  (#1523).
diff --git a/docs/CURRENT-STATE.md b/docs/CURRENT-STATE.md
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@@ -263,6 +263,10 @@ that names Operator restores the default Tactical layout. Operator was the
 only layout that showed the HUD's top banner bar, so its markup and styles are
 removed too.
 
+Minimal no longer shows the centred MGRS / LAT / LON bar near the bottom of the
+globe (November 3, 2026, #1523): the bottom-left readout already carries the
+same position, and the bar sat across the globe.
+
 ## Cyber HUD — September 30, 2026
 
 Display > HUD > Layout includes Cyber, also available through the HUD voice