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

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 ...