IRAN'S UAV STORY... WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?

So, did the Iranians really figure out how to take over a US UAV?

If they did, did they have any "help" in achieving this goal?

My answer is, it doesn't really matter if you live in the Middle East.

If you live in the US, it appears you are more worried about other issues.

What is the impact to the US's technical edge in the arena of UAVs?

Hard to tell!

 We would have to know what level of understanding Iran and anyone who may have helped them has achieved in the field of UAV communication technology.

Lets take a look at the bigger picture this event has created.

Regardless of how it took place, the fact of the matter is Iran's stock as a formidable enemy has gone up not only in the eyes of the West, but more importantly in the eyes of the GCC members.

Imagine the conversation in Saudi when they were told what had happened?

Iran's local enemies must now add yet another factor into the equation.

" If I own a UAV fleet, can Iran take it over or bring them down"?

The bottom line is simple, Iranian prestige has been greatly enhanced with this event.

But as the Iranian leadership bask in the glory of making the US look foolish..... The IDF adds yet another critical factor into their formula for action.

So, did Iran do anything to help their cause or did they add another nail into their coffin?

  

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2011/1215/Exclusive-Iran-hijacked-US-drone-says-Iranian-engineer/(page)/2