Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) shares are trading higher Friday after completing Critical Design Review for its C-130J autonomy program with USSOCOM.

Merlin shares are rising after hours on Thursday after the company announced it completed critical design review for its C-130J autonomy program.

Merlin shares jumped 39.28% in after-hours trading after completing the Critical Design Review for its USSOCOM-backed C-130J autonomy program.

Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) shares are trading higher Friday after completing Critical Design Review for its C-130J autonomy program with USSOCOM.