[1] In 2006, Samtel entered a joint venture with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the first public-private partnership in the sector.
[2] In 2008, the multi-functional displays developed by Samtel and the Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) wing of the Indian Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) were approved for air worthiness and real-time flight trials, on board the SU-30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
The joint venture also aims to build advanced systems, including Helmet Mounted Sight Display, intended for use by the Indian Navy.
[9] In 2014, Samtel signed a cooperation agreement with General Dynamics Canada, for the co-production of digital displays for various military and non-military vehicles.
[10] In 2016, Samtel-HAL JV completed the installation of 1,000 multi-functional displays in Sukhoi Su-30, India’s indigenous fighter aircraft.