The only way to get away from this problem is to reboot your iPhone. If users have configured their iPhone to view a new message notification, which also includes a preview of the message, the iOS fails to render characters correctly, and the system crashes with uncertain results. The ammunition bunkers are probably provided with automated gates.The problem occurs when your mobile device tries to display a message notification. There is a solid wall in the middle with watch towers and the innermost one is a wire fence. The outermost layer is a revetment-type perimeter. The Bholari airbase has been provided with a triple layered security perimeter fence. It has eight semi-underground FOL tanks.Īdministrative block: There are a few administrative and support facilities such as six buildings for staff quarters and a masjid at the base. The security arrangements observed at this ammunition suggest that it could be used for deployment of air deliverable nuclear weapons.įuel point: A small depot is observed there to cater to fuel, oil and lubricants (FOL) requirement at the airbase. There is also a layer of trees to avoid direct visual observation. The entire ammunition point has been provided with a double-fence security shield. Until March 2018, only two hardened bunkers with automated doors and revetments have been constructed at this ammunition point.Ī large space has been left vacant to create at least 28 more such bunkers. These are probably meant for nuclear weapons carrying aircraft.Īmmunition point: An ammunition point has been constructed to the east of the runway covered by high wire-fences. Special hardened shelters: There are six separate hardened shelters on the southwestern end of the runway shielded by high wire-fences. There is enough space for future construction of another 20-30 hardened shelters on other taxiway/runway loops. These are located on either side of the southwestern Bezier curve taxiway loop. Hardened shelters: There are 10 hardened aircraft shelters constructed at the base for fighter aircraft. This will probably be used by naval surveillance aircraft in future. There is a taxiway of similar length on the north side of the runway.Īpron: There is an apron of 700 m X 125 m with two temporary helipad markings. Runway: It has a runway of 4,000 m in length and 90 m in width. Spread over almost 3,500 hectares of land, the airbase is located adjacent to the new highway, connecting Hyderabad in Sindh and Karachi, which is also under construction. The main operating airbase (MOB) is still under construction although it was inaugurated almost four months ago.
However, this should not be confused with the nuclear triad. Pakistan seems to confuse the rest of the world by projecting these domains as tactical, operational and strategic. Operational domain is one of the three domains of Pakistan’s unofficial nuclear doctrine. “With the establishment of this base, PAF would be able to support the land operations of the Pakistani Army more efficiently and would also augment and supplement maritime operations carried out by Pakistani Navy,” he added. Pakistan’s air chief, while inaugurating this base in December last year, said, “PAF’s Bholari airbase is a project of strategic significance for capacity enhancement of Pakistan Air Force in operational domain both over the land as well as at sea.”
The aim is to enhance its strategic reach and capability to ensure a strong nuclear triad to counter India and its conventional superiority.
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PAF has also purchased mid-life upgrade of F-16s as well as laser guidance kits for its bombs to hit its targets more accurately. It has purchased F-16s from the US and Jordan to create at least three squadrons and is vying for another squadron. It has been able to persuade China to sell technology to produce JF-17s Thunder, nicknamed Xiaolong (Fierce Dragon), at Kamra. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has been upgrading its fighter aircraft fleet and bases for the past decade.