Security, Resilience, and Prosperity: A New Industrial Model for Europe

Germany’s Zeitenwende marks more than a shift in defense policy. It reflects a broader recognition that Europe has entered a defining moment. Over the past several years, a series of structural shocks, including geopolitical conflict, supply chain disruptions, and energy instability, have exposed vulnerabilities in the global system that were long assumed to be manageable. For Germany in particular, these pressures have accelerated an important and necessary shift toward security, industrial strength, and economic resilience.

This is not simply a response to crisis. It is the beginning of a new model in which national security, economic growth, and industrial policy are increasingly interconnected.

At Ondas, we believe this moment presents an extraordinary opportunity. It is an opportunity not only to strengthen Europe’s security architecture, but also to build a more resilient and prosperous economic future in the process.

Security as a Foundation for Growth

For decades, investment in defense and security has often been framed as a cost. Necessary, but separate from economic progress.

History suggests otherwise.

Many of the most transformative innovations in modern economies, from aviation to satellite communications to the internet, originated from defense-driven investment. These technologies did not remain confined to military use; they became foundational to global commerce, infrastructure, and daily life.

Today, we are at the beginning of a similar cycle.

Investment in autonomous systems, advanced sensing, secure communications, and integrated intelligence platforms is not only critical for national defense, but is also catalyzing innovation across commercial sectors. From logistics and infrastructure monitoring to environmental intelligence and public safety, the applications are broad and growing.

In this sense, security investment is not a trade-off against economic growth. It is a force multiplier for it.

Resilience as the Path to Prosperity

Beyond innovation, there is a second, more structural benefit to this shift: resilience.

A resilient economy is one that can withstand disruption, adapt quickly, and maintain continuity in the face of uncertainty. Achieving this requires more than financial strength. It requires industrial capability, supply chain integrity, and technological sovereignty.

For Germany and Europe, this points toward a renewed emphasis on reindustrialization in key strategic sectors.

This does not mean retreating from global markets. It means ensuring that critical capabilities, particularly those related to security, infrastructure, and advanced technology, are anchored locally, supported by trusted industrial partners, and aligned with national and European priorities.

Resilience, in this context, is not defensive. It is foundational to long - term prosperity.

Localization: A Strategic Imperative

At Ondas, we have built our business around a simple principle: security and resilience must be built locally.

This means being “American in the United States, European in Europe, and Israeli in Israel.” It is not a slogan. It’s an operating model.

Localization is not about protectionism. It is about partnership. working within national ecosystems to strengthen them. It is essential for several reasons:

• Sovereignty: Governments must retain control over critical systems and infrastructure

• Supply Chain Security: Localized production reduces dependency and vulnerability

• Operational Responsiveness: Proximity enables faster deployment, support, and adaptation

• Economic Impact: Local investment drives jobs, skills, and industrial development

  
  

ONBERG: Building Industrial Capability in Germany for Europe

This approach is embodied in ONBERG, our joint venture with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.

ONBERG is built on the foundation of Heidelberg’s industrial strength. With more than a century of leadership in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing, Heidelbergbrings deep expertise in high -quality production, process reliability, and industrial-scale execution. Its capabilities in digitalized manufacturing and complex systems integration provide a robust platform for developing and delivering next-generation technologies.

Together, ONBERG is establishing a German-based capability for autonomous and intelligence systems that combines industrial production discipline with advanced technological innovation. The focus is not only on developing new systems, but on ensuring they can be produced, deployed, and supported at scale within a European industrial framework.

ONBERG is not an entry into the European market. It is a commitment to strengthening industrial capacity within Germany and aligning it with Europe’s evolving security and infrastructure requirements.

Through ONBERG, we are building:

• Local engineering and production capabilities anchored in Germany

• Integration of advanced autonomous and sensing technologies into industrial platforms

• Systems aligned with European and NATO security frameworks

• High - value industrial jobs and long-term workforce development

  
  

The objective is clear: to contribute to a sovereign European capability in critical technologies, grounded in industrial strength, operational reliability, and long - term resilience.

A Different Model of Growth

In today’s technology landscape, many companies are built around speed, scale, and the pursuit of market dominance. Success is often measured by how quickly share can be captured and competitors displaced.

That approach has driven significant innovation. But the challenges of national security and industrial resilience demand a different model.

At Ondas, our philosophy is straightforward and rooted in the need for collaboration: the objective is not to take a larger share of the pie. It is to grow the pie itself.

This means:

• Building long-term partnerships rather than transactional relationships

• Sharing value across ecosystems, including industrial partners and governments

• Investing in capabilities that strengthen the entire system, not just individual participants

• Aligning our success with the broader economic and security outcomes of the regions in which we operate

In mission-critical sectors, success is inherently collective. No single company, regardless of its capabilities, can deliver security, resilience, or industrial transformation on its own.

Collaboration is not a constraint. It is the foundation of durable success.

Public and Private Sector Alignment

The scale of the opportunity, and the challenge, requires close alignment between governments and industry.

Governments play a critical role in setting priorities, providing strategic direction, and making long-term investments. The private sector brings innovation, agility, and the ability to scale technologies into operational systems.

When these two forces are aligned, the result is powerful:

• Accelerated innovation

• Stronger industrial ecosystems

• Enhanced national and regional security

• Sustainable economic growth

Germany has a long history of effective collaboration between public institutions and private industry. That tradition is a competitive advantage in this new era.

A Shared Opportunity

The opportunity before us is not simply to respond to current challenges, but to shape the future. By investing in security and resilience, Germany and Europe can:

• Strengthen their position in critical technologies

• Rebuild and modernize industrial capabilities

• Create high-value jobs and skills

• Enhance long-term economic stability and growth

For Ondas, and through ONBERG, our role is to contribute to this effort - to bring technology, capital, and partnership into a model that prioritizes shared success.

Conclusion: Building the Future Together

Security, resilience, and prosperity are often discussed as separate objectives. In reality, they are deeply interconnected.

A secure society enables economic activity. A resilient industrial base supports stability and growth. And a strong economy, in turn, reinforces both security and resilience.

This is the cycle we have the opportunity to build and to strengthen together.

At Ondas, we are committed to being a long-term partner in that effort. Not just in supplying technology, but in building capability, supporting industry, and contributing to a shared vision of prosperity.

The path forward is not about choosing between security and growth. It is about recognizing that they are, fundamentally, the same.

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Eric Brock is Chairman and CEO of Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) and Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS). OAS delivers a portfolio of AI-enabled air and ground robotic platforms and counter-UAS technologies designed to support defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection missions worldwide.