On 20 January 2026 the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) in Islamabad hosted a delegation from the Army Command and Staff College, Nepal to examine the growing significance of the aerial domain in contemporary and future conflicts and the need to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Air Marshal (Retd.) Javaid Ahmed, President CASS, welcomed the delegation and highlighted the depth of Pakistan–Nepal relations, noting cordial ties and cooperation across multiple sectors. He emphasised the importance of cooperative links between the two countries’ armed forces, citing regular exchanges, professional collaboration and sustained institutional linkages that support mutual capacity building.
Presentations based on CASS research outlined salient features of future aerospace developments and the implications for regional security. The subsequent discussion and question and answer session focused on contemporary warfare, aerospace security, emerging technologies and evolving regional dynamics, with participants exchanging perspectives on threats and opportunities in the aerial domain.
Delegates also explored practical modalities for future cooperation between the Staff College and CASS, underlining the value of sustained dialogue and joint professional engagement. As an independent think tank, CASS reiterated its role in engaging national and international academia and practitioners on national security issues in their broader context, using Islamabad as a platform for regional discourse.
Participants agreed that continued interaction on aerospace security and technology trends will support preparedness and foster constructive regional collaboration through established forums such as SAARC and bilateral exchanges.
