05/12/2026
ONBERG, the newly founded joint venture between HD Advanced Technologies – a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG – and the US‑Israeli technology company Ondas Autonomous Systems, publicly presented its portfolio of mobile counter‑drone systems for the first time at the German Armed Forces Techshow at the Innovation Center Erding.
A holistic systems approach for critical security requirements
ONBERG’s solutions address the highest requirements of national security, border protection, as well as military, civilian, and industrial users. Against the backdrop of a real and acute threat environment arising from espionage, sabotage, and hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure—in which drones have become one of the most frequently used tools in hybrid military strategies—ONBERG offers a holistic counter‑drone system approach. This approach integrates detection, command and control, and effectors within a modular, scalable architecture that combines individual technological components into a seamless end‑to‑end solution.
With approximately 2,000 infrastructures in Germany covered by the KRITIS umbrella legislation - where potential failures could affect hundreds of thousands of people - the pressure on operators to act is increasing significantly. ONBERG’s solutions are developed, manufactured, and supported in Germany and are immediately deployable. They enable effective and regulatory‑compliant protection of critical infrastructure.
Focus on highly mobile, multi‑layered C‑UAS systems
At the center of the presentation was a highly mobile, multi‑layered counter‑unmanned aircraft system (C‑UAS), specifically designed to protect maneuvering forces and critical infrastructure against low‑altitude UAS threats. The system combines detection, tracking, identification, and neutralization of drones, as well as localization of the operator, within a unified architecture. This enables continuous protection with extremely short response times - even in dynamic operational scenarios with a high operational tempo.
Multi‑sensor capability and integrated command architecture
The system employs passive RF sensors from Sentrycs for early warning and the simultaneous, emission‑free tracking of multiple drones. These are complemented by radar systems for wide‑area airspace surveillance, as well as AI‑enabled EO/IR sensors for the detection, classification, and tracking of even difficult‑to‑detect targets. All sensor data is fused within a central command and control system that generates a consistent, cross‑domain situational picture and supports the simultaneous operation of multiple deployment sites in accordance with layered defense concepts.
The solution is flexibly integrable - both on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) from Roboteam and HD Advanced Technologies and on vehicle‑mounted platforms. This makes the system equally suitable for the protection of maneuvering units as well as larger deployed formations.
Combined effector concept for maximum effectiveness
ONBERG employs a combined effector approach: In addition to the cyber takeover of hostile drones followed by controlled landing, autonomous interceptor drones of the “Iron Drone Raider” type are used to force adversary UAS to land using nets. All effector measures are embedded within a coordinated operational framework, enabling harmonized, multi‑layered defense against a wide range of threat scenarios.
ONBERG as an integrated provider with European value creation
Raymond Mutz, CEO of ONBERG, stated: “Our goal is to establish ONBERG as a leading one‑stop shop for autonomous counter‑drone solutions based on European supply chains. For the first time, this will allow us to offer fully integrated protection from a single source - made in Brandenburg. By combining proven, ready‑to‑deploy technologies with industrial execution strength, we are contributing to Europe’s technological sovereignty and strengthening our defense capabilities.”
Image: ONBERG’s solution portfolio addresses the highest requirements of national security, border protection, as well as military, civilian, and industrial users.
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
Thomas Fichtl
Head of Global Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67123
Email: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com
Eva Helmlinger
Specialist Group Communication
Tel.: +49 172 7315456
Email: eva.helmlinger@heidelberg.com
05/12/2026
ONBERG, the newly founded joint venture between HD Advanced Technologies – a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG – and the US‑Israeli technology company Ondas Autonomous Systems, publicly presented its portfolio of mobile counter‑drone systems for the first time at the German Armed Forces Techshow at the Innovation Center Erding.
A holistic systems approach for critical security requirements
ONBERG’s solutions address the highest requirements of national security, border protection, as well as military, civilian, and industrial users. Against the backdrop of a real and acute threat environment arising from espionage, sabotage, and hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure—in which drones have become one of the most frequently used tools in hybrid military strategies—ONBERG offers a holistic counter‑drone system approach. This approach integrates detection, command and control, and effectors within a modular, scalable architecture that combines individual technological components into a seamless end‑to‑end solution.
With approximately 2,000 infrastructures in Germany covered by the KRITIS umbrella legislation - where potential failures could affect hundreds of thousands of people - the pressure on operators to act is increasing significantly. ONBERG’s solutions are developed, manufactured, and supported in Germany and are immediately deployable. They enable effective and regulatory‑compliant protection of critical infrastructure.
Focus on highly mobile, multi‑layered C‑UAS systems
At the center of the presentation was a highly mobile, multi‑layered counter‑unmanned aircraft system (C‑UAS), specifically designed to protect maneuvering forces and critical infrastructure against low‑altitude UAS threats. The system combines detection, tracking, identification, and neutralization of drones, as well as localization of the operator, within a unified architecture. This enables continuous protection with extremely short response times - even in dynamic operational scenarios with a high operational tempo.
Multi‑sensor capability and integrated command architecture
The system employs passive RF sensors from Sentrycs for early warning and the simultaneous, emission‑free tracking of multiple drones. These are complemented by radar systems for wide‑area airspace surveillance, as well as AI‑enabled EO/IR sensors for the detection, classification, and tracking of even difficult‑to‑detect targets. All sensor data is fused within a central command and control system that generates a consistent, cross‑domain situational picture and supports the simultaneous operation of multiple deployment sites in accordance with layered defense concepts.
The solution is flexibly integrable - both on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) from Roboteam and HD Advanced Technologies and on vehicle‑mounted platforms. This makes the system equally suitable for the protection of maneuvering units as well as larger deployed formations.
Combined effector concept for maximum effectiveness
ONBERG employs a combined effector approach: In addition to the cyber takeover of hostile drones followed by controlled landing, autonomous interceptor drones of the “Iron Drone Raider” type are used to force adversary UAS to land using nets. All effector measures are embedded within a coordinated operational framework, enabling harmonized, multi‑layered defense against a wide range of threat scenarios.
ONBERG as an integrated provider with European value creation
Raymond Mutz, CEO of ONBERG, stated: “Our goal is to establish ONBERG as a leading one‑stop shop for autonomous counter‑drone solutions based on European supply chains. For the first time, this will allow us to offer fully integrated protection from a single source - made in Brandenburg. By combining proven, ready‑to‑deploy technologies with industrial execution strength, we are contributing to Europe’s technological sovereignty and strengthening our defense capabilities.”
Image: ONBERG’s solution portfolio addresses the highest requirements of national security, border protection, as well as military, civilian, and industrial users.
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
Head of Global Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67123
Specialist Group Communication
Tel.: +49 172 7315456
