Dr. Zoltán Martonyi

Dr. Zoltán Martonyi is a representative of the Defense Industry Association of Hungary and contributes to the NATO Industry Advisory Group, bringing expertise on industrial resilience, strategic supply chains, and the role of industry in strengthening national and collective security. His work is particularly relevant to the growing strategic importance of critical minerals and mining to defence, advanced manufacturing, and technological sovereignty. He contributes to discussions on securing resilient mineral supply chains, reducing strategic dependencies, and strengthening cooperation between governments, industry, and other stakeholders to ensure reliable access to the raw materials essential for defence and emerging technologies. Dr. Martonyi’s perspective highlights the increasing convergence between mining, critical minerals, defence, and national security. His work addresses the strategic importance of responsible mineral development, supply-chain resilience, industrial capacity,