Technology as Strategic Infrastructure

Autonomous vehicles, AI-driven systems and connected sensors are only as reliable as their underlying control technology.

• Who masters drive-by-wire, defines operational logic.
• Who controls certification pathways, controls market access.
• Who delivers hardware and software, secures interoperability.

“We can no longer take peace for granted. Only by investing and innovating together can Europe secure its defence capability.” – Jiří Šedivý, Chief Executive, European Defence Agency (EDA), Annual Report 2024

From Standards to Power – Why Certification Shapes Sovereignty

While the US defines rules with FMVSS and MIL-standards, and China enforces its national protocols, Europe is still in search of a unified certification framework for autonomous systems.

This is where the opportunity lies: European companies like Arnold NextG already deliver certified, ready-to-deploy solutions – such as the NX NextMotion drive-by-wire platform:

• ASIL D (ISO 26262)
• SIL3 (IEC 61508)
• ISO 21434 Cybersecurity compliance
• ECE compatibility and TÜV-certified vehicle integration

This is more than engineering – it is applied standards expertise, Made in Germany.

European Defence Market – From Vision to Implementation

The EU promotes initiatives such as the European Defence Innovation Scheme and APAS (Autonomous Platform Architecture Standardisation). Their success depends on concrete platforms:

• Without unified interfaces, cooperation remains fragmented.
• Without certification logic, dual-use remains a buzzword.
• Without bold procurement, innovation remains on paper.

Arnold NextG bridges this gap with open interfaces, certified platforms and partnerships with governments, OEMs and research institutions.

Sovereignty Is a Process – Not a State

Technological independence does not mean isolation, but:

• Defining own standards
• Securing own production
• Deploying own platforms

This builds trust – among allies, institutions and citizens – in a digital defence that is “from Europe, for Europe.”

Conclusion: Autonomy Starts with Control

Europe’s defence capability in the 21st century is digital. Platforms like NX NextMotion by Arnold NextG stand for certified, resilient and interoperable autonomy – the technical backbone of European sovereignty. Drive-by-wire is more than a control technology – it is a symbol of a new generation of digital sovereignty.

We control what moves!