• Merlin completed a Critical Design Review for its USSOCOM-backed C-130J autonomy program, clearing the design for aircraft integration.
• The milestone moves the AI autonomy stack from design into integration, supporting a formal test campaign with aircraft-level testing.
• Work sits under a previously awarded IDIQ contract, targeting reduced crew workload across all phases of flight.
• Program roadmap points to ground testing followed by flight demonstrations, with potential expansion to other military or commercial aircraft.

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