Aerospace Security and Regional Dynamics Take Center Stage at CASS During Nepal Army Delegation Visit

Islamabad: The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, hosted a delegation from the Army Command and Staff College, Nepal, on 20 January 2026. The visit centered on the increasing importance of the aerial domain in contemporary and future conflicts, as well as avenues for enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Nepal in the field of security studies.
Welcoming the delegation, President CASS, Air Marshal (Retd.) Javaid Ahmed, highlighted the depth and warmth of Pakistan–Nepal relations. He noted that the two countries have long enjoyed cordial ties, marked by cooperation across multiple sectors. Emphasizing strong institutional linkages between the armed forces, he underscored regular professional exchanges, collaborative engagements, and sustained military-to-military cooperation. He also highlighted Pakistan and Nepal’s constructive engagement within the SAARC framework in pursuit of shared regional objectives.
The visit featured presentations on key findings from CASS research, along with discussions on emerging trends and future developments in the aerospace domain. An interactive question-and-answer session followed, focusing on contemporary warfare, aerospace security, emerging technologies, and evolving regional dynamics.
Discussions also explored potential modalities for future cooperation between the Army Command and Staff College, Nepal, and CASS. As an independent think tank, CASS reaffirmed its commitment to engaging national and international academia and practitioners to promote informed dialogue on national and regional security in its broader context.