Russian media: France has rejected India's request to provide source code for the Rafale fighter system! France has consistently refused to consider India's request to provide source code that would allow integration. On May 20, Rossiya Novosti published an article. According to a defense media report citing sources, Dassault Aviation, manufacturer of the "Rafale" fighter, continues to resist pressure and refuses to provide the source code for the fighter. If the source code is obtained, India could integrate locally manufactured systems such as missiles, bombs, and avionics. This would also make India's defense industry more independent and reduce New Delhi's dependence on foreign defense systems. As part of the deal, India purchased dozens of Rafale fighters from France and plans to purchase 26 "Rafale" naval aircraft. The delivery of these aircraft is expected to begin around 2028 and be completed by 2030. Despite collaboration between French fighter manufacturers and the Indian Air Force, France remains reluctant to share the source code for the 4.5-generation fighter as part of the smart air-to-ground weapon (SAAW). Like most weapons-producing countries, France is very cautious about disclosing the source code of weapon systems, including those of the Rafale fighter. This source code is a critical technical asset that can: Demonstrate the true capabilities of their systems. Be used by other parties for reverse engineering or modification of system functions, including integration with locally produced weapons. Include risks of misuse or transfer to third parties. Source code, also known as source program, is a text file written by programmers using specific programming languages. These files form the basis of computer programs, containing the logic, algorithms, and functional implementations of the program. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1832598517572620/ Disclaimer: The article only represents the views of the author.