That could result in greater operational capability and capacity, but there is also a potential downside for those involved.
Under Shekau's leadership, the group's operational capability and tempo has increased dramatically, and an estimated 5,000 people have been killed in the period since. .
"Its operational capabilities and organizational reach are qualitatively and geographically expanding," the report said.
The outpost "remains operational, and protective barriers have been repaired after the failed attempt by insurgents to degrade operational capabilities and cause loss of life to coalition troops," NATO said in the statement.
"We expect to combine our game content, technology, operational capabilities and respective geographic footprints to create an enterprise poised to capitalize on significant growth opportunities around the globe".
Beyond license acquisitions, we're focused on building out our brands, operational capabilities and our team.
However, three years later there were still limited operational capabilities and staff.
Strong operational capabilities and institutional knowledge of the implementing organisation were critical to the success of scale-up.
Denying ETA a political and social base, coupled with police pressure on the militants, has diminished the group's operational capability, analysts and Basque political leaders agree.
The Police Federation said the proposed cuts were a "recipe for disaster with damaging consequences on levels of service, officer safety, rank-and-file morale and operational capability".
The first production F-117A was delivered in 1982, and operational capability was achieved in October 1983; the 59th and last F-117 was delivered in 1990.
