From tactical resupply and casualty evacuation under fire to infrastructure logistics in disaster zones – today’s missions require mobility systems that are precise, autonomous and secure. NX NextMotion, the modular drive-by-wire platform developed by Arnold NextG, delivers exactly that: a fully digitalized control layer that converts conventional vehicle architectures into connected, semi- or fully autonomous mission platforms – robust, certified and real-time capable.

Autonomous Mobility as a Tactical Advantage

NX NextMotion replaces mechanical steering, braking and throttle systems with fully redundant, software-based signal transmission. This makes not only teleoperation possible but also enables platooning and the deployment of autonomous convoys.

Operational applications include:

• Driverless resupply missions in high-risk zones
• Modular evacuation platforms under fire
• Remote-controlled response manoeuvres in sudden threat scenarios
• Public transport replacement during infrastructure failures

Technology That Delivers – Robust, Redundant, Certified

The drive-by-wire system from Arnold NextG is engineered to meet the toughest safety requirements in defence and security operations:

• Redundant system architecture certified to ISO 26262 (ASIL D), SIL3, and ISO 21434
• Compatible with wheeled and tracked vehicles, regardless of propulsion system (diesel, hybrid, electric)
• Simple integration into existing and new vehicle platforms via open interface standards
• Fallback strategies for signal loss or component failure

Dual-Use in Action – Military-Grade, Civilian-Ready

Originally developed for tactical logistics, the NX NextMotion platform is ideally suited for a wide range of civilian crisis scenarios:

• Evacuation missions in flood, wildfire or earthquake zones
• Emergency transport services during blackouts or cyberattacks
• Resupply of critical infrastructure such as hospitals or data centers
• Autonomous mobility solutions in post-conflict or post-disaster regions

Arnold NextG works with industrial, defence and public sector partners to develop platform technologies that serve both military and civilian needs – fully designed and manufactured in Germany.

Real-World Scenario: Semi-Manned Autonomous Convoy

A six-vehicle convoy operates in a high-risk urban environment. Only vehicles 1 and 6 are manned – the rest follow autonomously at fixed intervals. If the convoy comes under fire, each vehicle can independently manoeuvre or be remotely rerouted by a human operator.

This is no longer a concept – it is state-of-the-art, powered by drive-by-wire technology.

Conclusion: Tactical Mobility Begins with Smart Control

Autonomous ground platforms built on NX NextMotion are more than technological enablers – they are becoming the backbone of modern defence and security strategies. The ability to control movement independently of onboard personnel and in real time is a key factor in operational sovereignty.

Drive-by-wire becomes the tactical backbone – and a critical enabler of Europe’s technological resilience. We control what moves.