Saudis want to buy the Patriot PAC-3.

via UPI

More than 200 Patriot Air Defense Systems with PAC-3 enhancement may be sold to Saudi Arabia under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which acts as the middle man for FMS deals, said in its required notification to Congress the possible deal carries a value of $1.750 billion.

"The proposed sale will help replenish Saudi's current Patriot missiles, which are becoming obsolete and difficult to sustain due to age and the limited availability of repair parts," the agency said.

"The purchase of PAC-3 missiles will support current and future defense missions and promote stability within the region."

Story here. 

The entire Middle East is on a shopping spree.  With all the weapons they're buying then its almost certain that a regional war is in the making.

Want a Saturday morning giggle.  Check out this passage from the story...

"The purchase of PAC-3 missiles will support current and future defense missions and promote stability within the region."

Yeah right!  We're simply supplying the weapons for the Saudi's next misadventure!  I wonder how long the house of Saud has before we see heads being paraded on poles down the streets of Riyadh?