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Merlin Labs Reaches Milestone In C-130J Autonomy Program For U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Program To Enter Design Stage

Benzinga·03/05/2026 14:14:34
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The PDR is part of Merlin's awarded $105 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, supporting the development of a production-ready reduced aircrew capability for Special Operations Forces (SOF) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Under this contract, Merlin is rapidly advancing its AI-powered autonomy stack onboard the C-130J, with internally scoped pathways for expansion across the broader SOF fixed-wing fleet.