Status and Evolution

This page tracks the current status and evolution of M45.

Current Status

M45 is currently in active development. The system is being used in pilot programs with select partners in the aerospace industry.

Version History

Version 0.5 (Current)

Released: December 2025
Last Updated: January 2026

Features:

• Core intent inference engine
• Basic artifact analysis
• Initial documentation
• Intent Snapshot Schema v0.4 with pre-requirement artifacts and enhanced evidence structure

Roadmap

Near Term (Q1 2026 - In Progress)

• Enhanced intent axis definitions and default axis definitions
• Improved alignment algorithms
• Expanded artifact type support
• Performance optimizations

Medium Term (Q2-Q3 2026)

• Real-time intent monitoring
• Advanced change impact analysis
• Integration with more engineering tools
• Enhanced decision record features

Long Term (Q4 2026+)

• Predictive intent analysis
• Automated correction suggestions
• Multi-system intent management
• Advanced visualization and reporting

Contributing

M45 documentation is continuously evolving. If you have suggestions or find issues, please contact the M45 team.

Changelog

January 2026

• ReqIF schema and types: Documented the ReqIF data model used in M45 and generalized ML attribute metadata (standardSupplement) to be standard-agnostic
• Intent Snapshot Schema v0.4: Added pre-requirement artifacts (hypotheses, pragmatic assumptions, risk tradeoffs, operational constraints), enhanced evidence structure with field validation prioritization, and added belief rationale field

December 2025

• Initial documentation release
• Core concepts documented including system intent
• Reference materials added