Name: Samtel Avionics
Address: 2nd Floor, Plot No. 288-A, Udyog Vihar Phase-IV, Gurugram, 122015, IN
Telephone: +91 124 4682000

With over 18 years of experience across defence, aerospace, and homeland security, Desh Raj leads Samtel's UAV business and international business development initiatives, driving strategic growth, market expansion, and global partnerships across emerging defence and aerospace domains.

Desh Raj Singh serves as Chief Business & Strategy Officer – UAV and Head – Business Development (International) at Samtel Avionics. In this role, he is responsible for driving business strategy, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives across the company's UAV portfolio, while leading international business development efforts and supporting Samtel's global growth ambitions.

Desh Raj Singh

Chief Business & Strategy Officer – UAV and
Head - Business Development (International – Defence Division)

With over 18 years of experience across defence, homeland security, and aerospace sectors, Desh Raj has extensive expertise in business strategy, market development, program management, business transformation, and organizational growth. He holds an MBA in Marketing and has completed executive programs and certifications in business strategy, project management, agile methodologies, and process excellence, combining strategic insight with strong execution capabilities.

Prior to joining Samtel, Desh Raj held leadership positions at Tata Advanced Systems, Adani Group, Theon Sensors EFA Group, and ideaForge Technology. Over the course of his career, he has led large-scale business development initiatives, expanded customer and partner ecosystems, managed high-value programs, and supported the growth of advanced defence and aerospace technologies across domestic and international markets.

His experience spans UAVs, defence electronics, surveillance technologies, and homeland security solutions, with a strong focus on market creation, strategic partnerships, and business growth.

At Samtel, Desh Raj is focused on strengthening the company's presence across international markets while advancing opportunities in UAVs, loitering munitions, counter-drone technologies, and emerging defence domains. Through his leadership, he continues to support Samtel's growth strategy, expand its global footprint, and contribute to the advancement of indigenous technologies aligned with India's evolving defence and export ambitions.

With over 18 years of experience in defence, aerospace, and homeland security, Desh Raj Singh drives Samtel’s UAV business and international growth initiatives. His expertise in business strategy, market expansion, and strategic partnerships strengthens Samtel’s global presence. Through his leadership, he focuses on advancing indigenous UAV technologies, expanding international collaborations, and unlocking new opportunities across emerging defence markets.

Expanding Global Reach & Indigenous Innovation

His experience spans UAVs, defence electronics, surveillance technologies, and homeland security solutions, with a strong focus on market creation, strategic partnerships, and business growth.