Mercury

Mercury redefines autonomous operations by integrating adaptive communication, machine learning, and advanced satellite technologies to deliver a secure, robust, and scalable solution for critical defense and security missions. Designed to operate in complex and hostile environments, Mercury ensures operational resilience through cutting-edge AI, real-time threat detection, and intelligent drone coordination.

GitHub repository: https://github.com/Maysker/mercury

Key Features

1. Adaptive Communication and Resilience

   • Mercury combines IRIS2 satellite communication with Galileo-driven geolocation to maintain connectivity in the most challenging scenarios.

   • Automatic failover mechanisms ensure uninterrupted operations during terrestrial network disruptions or electronic countermeasures.

   • Real-time encryption and dynamic packet prioritization safeguard sensitive data even under active threats.

2. Advanced Machine Learning and Threat Detection

   • AI-powered algorithms, including Isolation Forest and RandomForestClassifier, monitor networks and detect cyberattacks or anomalies in real-time.

   • Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models predict potential risks, enabling proactive responses to emerging threats.

   • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) process live video feeds for object recognition, enhancing situational awareness during reconnaissance or combat missions.

3. Scenario-Based Operational Modes

   • Pre-programmed protocols tailor Mercury’s response to specific mission scenarios:

     • Combat Mode: Prioritizes critical data and enhances encryption during high-stakes operations.

     • Stealth Mode: Minimizes data transmission to reduce detectability while preserving mission-critical functionality.

     • Reconnaissance Mode: Optimized for real-time video feeds and telemetry during surveillance tasks.

4. Swarm Intelligence and Multi-Agent Coordination

   • Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) enables autonomous drone coordination, ensuring efficient task execution such as target encirclement, synchronized reconnaissance, or adaptive defensive formations.

5. Secure and Granular Access Management

   • Operators can assign customized access levels (full control, restricted, or read-only) to external entities, such as emergency response teams, ensuring secure collaboration.

   • Security keys grant selective data access, preserving the confidentiality of mission-critical operations.

Strategic Contributions to EU Defense and Security

1. Enhanced Operational Resilience

   • Mercury reinforces the EU’s defense capabilities by providing a scalable, secure platform for crisis management and complex operations.

   • Its integration of IRIS2 and Galileo aligns with EU space strategies, enhancing autonomous decision-making and operational reliability.

2. Proactive Threat Management

   • Mercury’s AI-driven threat detection and mitigation set a new standard for real-time risk assessment, ensuring swift responses to cyber and physical challenges.

3. Future-Ready Design

   • With a modular architecture, Mercury is prepared to incorporate emerging technologies, such as 5G networks and next-generation AI, ensuring long-term adaptability.

Team

• Adam Gazdiev: Full Stack Developer specializing in backend development and system architecture. Adam leads the integration of all project components and oversees the technical execution and development direction.

• Antonio Maggi: Full Stack Developer with expertise in API integration and frontend development. Antonio ensures seamless user experiences and robust system optimization.

• Jill Wets: Data Analyst and Developer, responsible for designing and implementing machine learning algorithms for real-time threat detection and system adaptability.

Why Mercury?

Mercury is not just a project—it’s a vision for the future of defense and security. By uniting advanced AI, satellite communication, and autonomous technologies, it empowers teams to address modern threats with precision, reliability, and innovation. Mercury sets a benchmark for secure, adaptable, and scalable solutions in high-stakes environments.

Supporting Documents

• Innovation and Uniqueness: Discover what makes Mercury innovative and unique. See the document Innovation and Uniqueness.pdf to explore its key advantages.
• Technical Implementation: Interested in how Mercury’s ideas are realized? Check out Technical Implementation of Mercury.pdf for an in-depth analysis of algorithms, technologies, and tools.
• Technical Specification: Dive into the system’s design and structure by reading Technical Specification.pdf, which provides detailed descriptions of Mercury’s architecture, components, and functionalities.
• Operational Modes: Explore Mercury’s pre-programmed operational modes, such as Combat, Stealth, and Reconnaissance, tailored for specific scenarios. See Description of Operational Modes and System Configurations.pdf for comprehensive details.