‘MQ-9B drones acquisition: Speculative reports have ulterior motives’

Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that some speculative reports emerged in sections of social media referring to the price and other terms of purchase of 31 predator drones (MQ-9B drones) from the US have ulterior motives and are aimed at derailing the due acquisition process. “Some speculative reports emerged in sections of social media referring to the price and other terms of purchase (Of predator drones). These are uncalled for, have ulterior motives and are aimed at derailing the due acquisition process. Price and other terms and conditions of the purchase are yet to be finalised and subject to negotiations,” the Defence Ministry said in a statement. “In this regard, all are requested not to spread fake news and misinformation which can have serious impact on the morale of the Armed Forces and adversely impact the acquisition process,” the statement added.