The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, organized an online Catalyst Conversation titled ‘Indigenisation of Aerospace Technology.’ As an independent think tank, CASS regularly convenes such forums to promote informeddialogue on issues of national and international significance.Moderating the session, Director CASS, Air Vice Marshal Nasser Wyne(Retd.) He noted thattechnological self-reliance requires consistent policy support,investment in human capital and a realistic roadmap aligned withPakistan’s national objectives. Delivering the keynote address, DrRehanMahmood, Director, Institute ofSpace Technology (IST) and Assistant Professor of Satellite Technology &Communication Engineering, argued that Pakistan possesses the talent,ambition and strategic necessity to advance indigenous aerospace capabilities. DrMahmoodemphasised that every procurement, partnership andtechnology transfer should generate measurable national learning,enabling Pakistan to repair, test, modify, document and eventuallyexport aerospace subsystems.