About Merlin
Merlin is the leading U.S.-based developer of cost-effective, takeoff-to-touchdown autonomy for both legacy and next-generation airborne systems. Our aircraft-agnostic, AI-powered software is purpose-built for military and civil programs, and is powering an expanding range of missions and aircraft, proven through hundreds of autonomous flights from test facilities across the globe. With $100M+ total in prime contracts awarded from military customers, Merlin is helping to solve national security challenges through safe, reliable autonomy.

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Merlin Is Going Public as the First Defense Prime for AI in Aviation
08 / 14 / 2025


Merlin’s mission is to build the AI-powered operating system of record that allows aircraft, large and small, to fly autonomously.
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Merlin is trusted by leading industry investors, governments, and regulators to guide the industry’s path toward autonomous flight.