Without access to the source code, India would not be able to freely modify, upgrade, or integrate indigenous weapons and systems into the aircraft.

Commercial planes are given a two, three, or four-character alphanumeric code to designate their aircraft type. Aircraft types that are later modified may also be given a different code. Aircraft ...

Despite purchasing dozens of Rafale fighter jets from France, the Indian Air Force has not obtained full operational autonomy over the aircraft’s core systems. A report by the French business outlet, ...