With its multiple layers of defense, thick walls and corner towers the base in Djibouti resembles a medieval fortress or a fort along the Great Wall of China. H I Sutton
Forbes: The Chinese Navy’s Unusually Heavily Defended Fortress Near The Indian Ocean
The Chinese Navy is building a string of overseas bases. So far the largest and furthest afield is in Djibouti on the Horn of Africa. This strategically-located base appears ready to receive large warships, maybe even aircraft carriers. One aspect of the base is particularly interesting: It is a modern-day fortress built from scratch. If the Communist country was hoping to give off non-imperialist vibes as it expands its presence overseas, then it may have chosen the wrong architects.
And it is not just castle aesthetics, the base really is designed to be highly defendable on a scale rarely seen, even in war zones. Construction of the walls started in early 2016, and was substantially complete by spring 2017. The base has been built up since.
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WNU Editor: This is not a naval base. This is a fortress.
1 comment:
Hesco a barriers prevent truck Bombs and most sniping. The Americans would put up guard towers behind the Hesco barriers for observation. Those towers would be bullet proof (steel and glass).
Those portholes in the 2nd wall allow for observation similar to a guard tower, but not as good.
All those portholes take together, if manned can lay down a lot of fire, while protecting the defenders. The high walls hare imposing which has a psychological effect. That effect is a 2 edged sword. It may initially cow, but it might also anger. ISIS would be more than willing to ram a truck filled with explosives against both sets of walls.
First thing the Americans or Brits would do, would be to put up an earth berm or Hescos to prevent sniping attacks.
First thing Al Shabab or ISIS would do, is to put the fort under observation and look for patterns.
Not rocket science and iot saying much of anything.
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