The provided sources describe the Sovereign Maritime Mesh (SMM), a decentralized communication and surveillance network designed to operate in contested naval environments. This architecture integrates ultra-long-endurance loiter drones with an edge-compute operating system to maintain connectivity even when satellites or undersea cables are compromised. By utilizing federated learning, the system enables global AI models to improve by sharing mathematical insights rather than sensitive raw data, which preserves bandwidth and security. Hardware roots of trust and cryptographic protocols ensure that vessel identities are unforgeable and protected against data poisoning. Ultimately, this framework allows maritime fleets to function in a self-sustaining “Island Mode” that remains resilient against electronic warfare and physical infrastructure destruction.