Pfronstetten-Aichelau, 05.08.2025 (PresseBox) - 2025 marks a turning point for Europe?s defence capability. The question is no longer whether Europe needs autonomous and digital defence technologies ? but whether it will remain a consumer of global systems or become an active shaper. Without its own standards, certified systems, and manufacturing depth, Europe?s defence remains dependent ? technically, economically, and politically. Digital sovereignty does not start in ministries. It starts in the control unit.

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.? ? Ji?í ?edivý, 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!

Arnold NextG realizes the safety-by-wire® technology of tomorrow: The multi-redundant central control unit NX NextMotion enables a fail-safe and individual implementation, independent of the vehicle platform and unique worldwide. The system can be used to safely implement autonomous vehicle concepts in accordance with the latest hardware, software and safety standards, as well as remote control, teleoperation or platooning solutions. As an independent pre-developer, incubator and system supplier, Arnold NextG takes care of planning and implementation - from vision to road approval. With the road approval of NX NextMotion, we are setting the global drive-by-wire standard. www.arnoldnextg.com