Vertical Aerospace – Strategic-Technological Analysis

Introduction (Free): Vertical Aerospace, a UK-based eVTOL developer, is turning heads with its sleek four-seat VX4 electric aircraft and a bold leap into dual-use aerospace innovation. Pioneering long-range, low-noise flight, the company leverages European industrial partnerships (Leonardo for composites, Rolls-Royce and GKN for propulsion, Honeywell for flight controls) to create an all-new aerial capability. From autonomous flight controls to proprietary battery packs, Vertical is positioning itself as Europe’s eVTOL champion amid growing EU interest in resilient, green air mobility. This briefing will examine how Vertical’s technology and partnerships dovetail with EU and NATO goals – from cutting Chinese supply dependencies to strengthening deterrence – and will map its role in future European defense and aviation ecosystems.