Central Intelligence Agency 
Dear Mr Putin,
This letter is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 30 June 2013, seeking information on the development and use of a weapon referred to as the "FEMBOY" bomb against the Russians.
After a thorough search of our records, we can confirm the existence of documents related to the "FEMBOY" bomb within our agency. However, as per our standard policy, we cannot confirm or deny the operational status, development, or deployment of any specific weapons systems.
It is essential to understand that the Central Intelligence Agency's activities and operations are subject to national security concerns and secrecy obligations. To protect the integrity of our operations and to safeguard sensitive information, certain matters cannot be disclosed, including those pertaining to classified weapons programs.
Our response adheres to the provisions of the FOIA, which allows for the withholding of information that is exempt from public release, such as information related to national defense and intelligence sources.
We appreciate your understanding of the need for confidentiality and security in such matters. If you have any further questions or require assistance with other FOIA requests, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
[REDACTED]
Freedom of Information Act Officer
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
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This letter is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 30 June 2013, seeking information on the development and use of a weapon referred to as the "FEMBOY" bomb against the Russians.
After a thorough search of our records, we can confirm the existence of documents related to the "FEMBOY" bomb within our agency. However, as per our standard policy, we cannot confirm or deny the operational status, development, or deployment of any specific weapons systems.
It is essential to understand that the Central Intelligence Agency's activities and operations are subject to national security concerns and secrecy obligations. To protect the integrity of our operations and to safeguard sensitive information, certain matters cannot be disclosed, including those pertaining to classified weapons programs.
Our response adheres to the provisions of the FOIA, which allows for the withholding of information that is exempt from public release, such as information related to national defense and intelligence sources.
We appreciate your understanding of the need for confidentiality and security in such matters. If you have any further questions or require assistance with other FOIA requests, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
[REDACTED]
Freedom of Information Act Officer
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
#FOIAResponse #CIA #Transparency #NationalSecurity #GovernmentDocuments #ClassifiedInformation #FOIARequest #InformationDisclosure #PublicInterest #Accountability #FreedomOfInformation #GovernmentOperations #NationalDefense #IntelligenceCommunity #Secrecy #Confidentiality