Merlin Labs completes Critical Design Review for C-130J autonomy program

Merlin Labs/Merlin Pilot

Merlin Labs completed the Critical Design Review for its C-130J autonomy program under the USSOCOM contract, advancing the program from design development into aircraft integration. CDR approval validates the system's design readiness and clears the path toward structured formal testing.

• CDR marks transition from detailed design work to actual aircraft integration and testing.
• Program advances to formal test campaign including aircraft-level verification and validation.
• Disciplined systems engineering progression continues toward operational deployment.