Quote Originally Posted by Linen0ise View Post
I thought the military worship encryption and high-grade software protection systems. How in the world can a $26 piece of software monitor satellite controlled drones? That new stealth predator is probably vulnerable also. Sad, Sad, Sad. Also means other things are can be intercepted. Damn shame.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1261...?mod=yhoofront
There are two entirely different systems in place, with entirely different requirements for security.

The control systems have not been broken. Those were the only portion protected.

The feeds CANNOT be encrypted. If they are, ground troops will no longer be able to use them, allied units will not be able to use them, and other necessary parties will not be able to use them. The security of the keys themselves and the classification levels of such things make sharing encrypted connections virtually impossible. Even encrypted landlines rarely cross international boundaries, let alone an easily attacked vehicle.