The Rafale-M deal will be signed soon, with delivery in 4 years.

• Indian Navy to receive Rafale-M jets and MQ-9B UAVs in 2029.

• The deal is final and is expected to be signed in the next few months.

• Delivery will begin 48 months from the contract date and be completed in two years.

• The Navy is keen on the deal to be inked in the financial year ending March 31.

• The French Minister’s visit dates are yet to be finalised.

• Two mega-defence deals between India and France are in the pipeline, worth over $10 billion.

• Both deals are in final stages and one step short of clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security.