Experts Urge Strategic Investments in Aerospace Innovations for National Security and Economic Growth at CASS Seminar Press Release 24 September 2024 The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, successfully concluded a seminar on the ‘Air and Space Technologies: Harnessing the Innovation Economy.’ This event convened distinguished experts from the defence, technology, and academ. [...] Air Vice Marshal Nasser Wyne (Retd), Director (Aerospace Warfare) at CASS, set the stage for the seminar sharing how the rise of air power in the Twentieth Century transitioned into aerospace power, incorporating space exploration, satellite technology, and autonomous systems. [...] 1 In his Keynote Address on ‘Future of Air and Space in National Defence and the Global Innovation Economy’, Air Marshal Zahid Mehmood (Retd), Former Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, highlighted the evolution of aerospace from a defence-centric industry to a key driver of economic growth and technological innovation. [...] He articulated the critical role of NASTP as the driving force for the Triple Helix Model, highlighting the interconnectedness of the IT, computing, and aerospace industries. [...] In the end, he reflected on the enduring spirit of indigenisation and innovation in the country, which, he asserted, remains key to future progress.
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