Weapons anyone?

As Hosni Mubarak is "hospitalised " after being arrested for questioning and his two sons detained whilst the department of illicit gains prepare a detailed case against him Western Arms companies are having a field day as enforcement of UN resolution 1973 is turning into the best shop window for competing combat aircraft as the Eurofighter Typhoon built by Britain, Germany Italy and Spain competes with the Rafael built by  French arms supplier Dessault.
Though every modern conflict has served as as test of air power the Libyan no-fly zone enforcement coincidently coincides with a new arms race and a surge in global demand in the jet fighter market and the arrival of a new generation of equipment in the air and the sea.
With France and Britain agreeing to step up military pressure on Gaddafi and promises of cash to the rebels  Arms manufactures will be in for a bonanza.
With French President Sarkozy trying to push the sales of the Rafael worldwide , recent dispatches have shown that American attempts to monitor the him are causing US officials irritation with the US ambassador claiming his 2009 visit to the United Arab Emirates brought out the " most unseemly " aspects of both host and visitor." the Emarati desire to be the object of unrestrained praise met its match in the French willingness to abase themselves in front of rich clients".
Well nothing new there as the French say unflattering things about US lobbying too.
The real fear is that as long as the cash flows the war in Libya could be protracted  as combat proven weaponry is a much easier sell as prospective buyers will see detailed information on reliability and the ability of the aircraft to operate in conjunction with other air force systems.
A desire by the Libyans for freedom is being hijacked by big business . For once The worlds powers should do the right thing and bring this conflict to a rapid conclusion or an honest rebellion could prove Mad Mo right as he is playing on the greed and fragility of the coalition.