Autonomous Military Vehicles - Future-Proof System Solutions for Global Defense

The modular NX NextMotion platform, equipped with state-of-the-art drive-by-wire technology, enables the development of certified, open-platform solutions for autonomous military mobility. These solutions are developed and manufactured in Germany for safety-critical applications on land, at sea, and in the air.

Modern defense requires more than just tanks and soldiers. Given shrinking personnel reserves, complex threat situations, and the increasing demand for flexibility, it's clear that the future of the armed forces lies in autonomous military vehicles and networked systems. Successful deployment requires resilient, interoperable systems that can adapt to different scenarios.

The drive-by-wire technology and NX NextMotion platform from Arnold NextG provide the technological basis for a new mobility logic that is universally applicable on land, at sea, and in the air. The platform was designed to support wheeled and tracked vehicles, maritime systems, aviation applications, and drones. This universal development philosophy maximizes investment security and flexibility for a wide range of operating environments and threat scenarios.

Technology expertise from a single source, including control systems and system integration.

Arnold NextG is a system supplier that brings together all relevant expertise under one roof, including control technology, sensor technology, software development, and vehicle integration. With over 25 years of drive-by-wire expertise, approximately 140 employees, seven locations, and experience with a large number of successfully completed projects worldwide, the company oversees the entire development and manufacturing process—a true "Made in Germany" commitment. The solution, developed entirely in Germany, represents short decision-making processes, technological independence, and sustainable availability—a strategic advantage, especially in the international defense context.

The NX NextMotion platform from Arnold NextG is a comprehensive, interoperable system solution that transforms classic vehicles into highly networked, software-controlled application platforms. Designed for electronic precision, redundancy, and fail-operational capability, the platform enables remote, semi-autonomous, and, in the future, fully autonomous cross-platform control. These systems can be flexibly adapted to threat situations and integrated across manufacturers, beyond traditional product boundaries.

NX NextMotion meets the highest safety and quality standards, including ISO 26262 (ASIL D), ISO 61508 (SIL 3), and ISO 21434 (cybersecurity). Its flexible scalability allows for integration across manufacturers, guaranteeing investment security, technological sovereignty, and independence from global supply chains for armed forces worldwide.

Greater operational capability and less risk — drive-by-wire is the key.

The platform enables continuous, 24/7 operation independent of driver personnel. Whether for logistical transport, reconnaissance missions, or convoys on unsafe routes, NX NextMotion mitigates risk for soldiers, reduces operating costs, and increases tactical responsiveness.

“We don't see drive-by-wire as a standalone solution, but rather as a key technology in a networked, system-wide architecture for autonomous driving,” emphasizes Kevin Arnold, founder and CEO of Arnold NextG GmbH. “From the outset, our platform was designed to be used in land, water, and air applications alike. It was developed, manufactured, and validated in Germany—it's 100 percent Made in Germany.”

Technological Sovereignty as a Strategic Imperative

In a geopolitically challenging world, technological independence is essential for strategic capability. Arnold NextG doesn't just supply individual technologies; it provides a complete, certified defense platform that is modular, scalable, and ready for use worldwide. As a true systems integrator, Arnold NextG brings all the necessary expertise in-house. This ensures that control over key technologies and independence from global supply chains remain in safe hands. As a result, defense becomes more predictable, independent, and sustainable. As a German system supplier, Arnold NextG delivers a fully integrated system — from the first line of code to hardware manufacturing — not just individual technologies.

For Arnold NextG, autonomy means deploying humans in a more targeted and safer manner, not replacing them. Traditional drivers become system operators who can control multiple systems simultaneously from a protected position, even in adverse terrain or threat conditions. The platform offers highly available, cyber-resilient architecture, modern sensor technology, and intelligent assistance, enabling flexible deployment in a variety of operating environments.

The question is no longer whether Europe needs to invest in key technologies, such as drive-by-wire, but rather, how quickly. With its universally designed NX NextMotion platform and drive-by-wire technology developed entirely in-house, Arnold NextG offers an end-to-end system — from software to actuators. This creates a defensible overall concept that protects people, increases operational capability, and strengthens security-related autonomy in a sustainable way.

About Arnold NextG GmbH

Arnold NextG is shaping the Safety-by-Wire® technology of tomorrow. The globally unique and multi-redundant central control unit NX NextMotion enables fail-safe and customized implementation, independent of vehicle platforms. This system supports the secure deployment of autonomous vehicle concepts according to the latest hardware, software, and safety standards, including solutions for remote operations, teleoperation, and platooning.
As an independent developer, incubator, and system supplier, Arnold NextG manages everything from initial vision to road approval. With the road certification of NX NextMotion, the company sets the global standard for Drive-by-Wire technology.