National Aerospace Science & Technology Park

National Aerospace Science & Technology Park

Abbreviation	NASTP
Formation	4 August 2023
Founder	Pakistan Air Force
Founded at	PAF Base Nur Khan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Type	Aerospace Industry Cluster
Headquarters	Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Attock
Region served	Pakistan
Key people	Shehbaz Sharif (Prime Minister of Pakistan) Zaheer Ahmed Baber (Chief of the Air Staff)
Website	nastp.gov.pk

The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) is a Pakistani aerospace and technology hub established by the Pakistan Air Force. Its primary objective is to enhance Pakistan's capabilities in the aerospace industry by establishing aerospace clusters and innovation hubs throughout the country. NASTP aims to create an ecosystem that fosters design, research, development, and innovation, including the aviation, space, IT, and cyber sectors. ^{[1] [2]}

History

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Park at the Pakistan Air Force's Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi on 4 August 2023. ^{[3] [4]}

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) established its inaugural office within the park. TAI was the first Turkish defense company to set up an office in Pakistan's inaugural technopark. ^{[5] [6]} Another Turkish defense company, Baykar, also opened an office in NASTP. ^{[6] [7]}

NASTP has developed various weapons and defense systems, such as the KaGeM V3 cruise missile, the SR-3D Radar, and the YIHA-III kamikaze drone, often in collaboration with Turkish defense companies.

Headquarters

NASTP has established regional headquarters in key areas across Pakistan, including Rawalpindi for the Federal region, Lahore for the Punjab province, and Karachi for the South region. Additionally, the flagship Aerospace Cluster of Pakistan is situated in Kamra/Attock. ^[1]

See also

• KaGeM V3
• SR-3D Radar
• YIHA-III

References

1. "National Science & Technology Park". NASTP. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
2. "Jobs in Pakistan - BrightSpyre.com". Brightspyre Jobs.
3. "PM Shehbaz inaugurates National Aerospace Science and Technology Park for technological advancement". Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
4. Desk, Web (August 4, 2023). "PM Shehbaz inaugurates Aerospace Science & Technology Park". ARY NEWS.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
5. "Another Leading Defense Aerospace Company Opens its First Office in Pakistan".
6. TV, SAMAA (2025-10-03). "NASTP elevates Pakistan's aerospace sector:". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 2025-10-02.
7. Aslam, Umair (2023-08-05). "Baykar Opens Office in Pakistan's National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP)". Global Defense Insight. Retrieved 2023-09-13.