India urgently seeks source code of Rafale fighter jets from France
Rafale fighter jets are operated from Ambala and Hasimara bases.
Updated Date:May 6, 2025 10:04 PM IST
By Tahir Qureshi Edited By Tahir Qureshi
New Delhi: Amidst warlike conditions with Pakistan, India has requested the source code for Rafale fighter jets from France. India has significantly intensified its efforts to obtain the source code. According to a report by indiasentinels, India's objective is to equip the Rafale fighter jets with indigenously developed radars, avionics, and missiles, making the acquisition of the source code very crucial. India has purchased 36 Rafale fighter jets from the French company Dassault Aviation under a 'government-to-government' deal. France has delivered all Rafale fighter jets to India, and these fighter jets are now operated from Ambala and Hasimara bases.
