Merlin is stepping into the spotlight with a bold promise: to deliver aircraft-agnostic artificial intelligence (AI) autonomy that can change the way the US military flies. The company announced last week its plans to go public through a merger with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I, soon to be Inflection Point Acquisition Corp IV, valuing Merlin at $800 million pre-money. With more than $125 million already committed to accelerate growth, the deal is expected to close in early 2026.

A Single Autonomy System for Every Aircraft

At the center of Merlin’s mission is the Merlin Pilot , an AI autonomy platform designed to work across any aircraft type.

Unlike systems built for a single model or mission, Merlin’s technology is reportedly adaptable, ranging from heavy lifters like the C-130

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