diff --git a/nodes/scheduling/descheduler/nodes-descheduler-release-notes.adoc b/nodes/scheduling/descheduler/nodes-descheduler-release-notes.adoc
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@@ -12,6 +12,20 @@ These release notes track the development of the {descheduler-operator}.
 
 For more information, see xref:../../../nodes/scheduling/descheduler/index.adoc#nodes-descheduler-about_nodes-descheduler-about[About the descheduler].
 
+[id="descheduler-operator-release-notes-5.3.1"]
+== Release notes for {descheduler-operator} 5.3.1
+
+Issued: 4 December 2025
+
+The following advisory is available for the {descheduler-operator} 5.3.1:
+
+* link:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2025:22737[RHBA-2025:22737]
+
+[id="descheduler-operator-5.3.1-new-features"]
+=== New features and enhancements
+
+* This release rebuilds the {descheduler-operator} to improve its image grade.
+
 [id="descheduler-operator-release-notes-5.3.0"]
 == Release notes for {descheduler-operator} 5.3.0