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Autonomy retrofits for crewed cargo aircraft

Aircraft-agnostic autonomous flight systems installed on existing types such as the Cessna 208B and C-130J.

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    CompanyMerlin Successfully Completes Critical Design Review for C-130J Autonomy Program with USSOCOM

    Merlin via GlobeNewswire · Jun 4, 2026 · Supports Organization technology, Technology

    “the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its C-130J autonomy program with the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)”
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    NewsReliable Robotics signs USAF contract for autonomous Cessna 208B aircraft

    AeroTime · Aug 26, 2025 · Supports Organization technology, Technology

    “signed a $17.4 million contract with the US Air Force to purchase, integrate and test its autonomous flight system onboard a Cessna 208B aircraft”

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