Pro
Patria Electronics Develop Unique Defense and Security
Products
Pro
Patria Electronics is a private hi-tech development company
based in Budapest
,
Hungary
who invests in R&D and market oriented solutions worldwide
and whose activities are mostly focused on defense and security
related use of Microwave and Sensor Technology.
Pro
Patria Electronics are hardware and specialized software
developers who research and develop their own high-tech
hardware components and elements and combine them in new,
unusual formations, and develop special software to make
new unique products. They continuously refurbish, connect,
upgrade, and regroup known systems with revolutionary software
applications and original ideas, to dramatically improve
their efficiency.
Most
of Pro Patria Electronics products and systems serve to
secure people, buildings and open areas, including, security
from terrorist attacks, pirates at sea, area defense against
unwanted visitors, and battlefield options (surveillance/fire-control/reconnaissance
missions for special operations units/coastline defense/anti-terror
operations). These systems also help oil companies to secure
pipelines, rigs, tanks, storage facilities, offices, and
power grids. Pro Patria Electronics systems assist at civil
airports and air force bases, nuclear power plants and other
special installations to secure perimeters, runways, and
landing/ascending flight paths from potential harm.
Pro
Patria Electronics' unique defense and security products
include the Beagle and the Mobile Ground Surveillance and
Security System (MGSSS), also know as the Scout.
The
Beagle is a man-portable ground surveillance radar (PGSR)
that is based on the FMCW principle, resulting in the system's
remarkable detection range and accuracy with minimal possibility
of jamming. The Beagle is extremely cost effective and the
weight of the entire BEAGLE system is competitive, if not
lighter, than all other GSR systems. The Beagle has a very
low probability of intercept (LPI) and provides reliable
measuring results, even under tough circumstances (fog,
rain, snow, etc). The Beagle is a sensor system, more than
a portable radar. Due to its built-in GPS and NFD, as well
as 
its
vector-map handling capability, it is ideal for border surveillance,
battlefield surveillance, airbase security, civilian installation
security and combat operations. The Beagle is easy to operate
and set-up, with minimal need for specially trained operators.
Its digital signal processing enables the elimination of
non-moving targets and provides
the ability to track multiple targets simultaneously.
The
Scout is a mobile reconnaissance vehicle, with thermal camera
and off road capability that has complex equipment, developed
for night and daylight observation. Basic components of
the vehicle are the thermal imager, daylight camera, laser
range finder, and electronic compass mounted on an extendable
mast. An integrated GPS provides precise coordinates of
the vehicle during its mission. All functions of the system
are controlled by an integrated computer. An integrated
communication system enables the vehicle to become a high
power surveillance device and works as a member of a reconnaissance
system. Data generated by the system appears on the screen
of the computer installed in the observing compartment,
combining the visual picture with a map. The Scout is intended
for use during the night or day and in harsh environments.
The
command computer unit of the Scout provides, either via
microwave communication network or via a fiber-based two-way
secure communication network, the capability of giving orders,
receiving, and evaluating signals sent by Beagle, Scout
vehicles and FLIR cameras. Unique software developed by
Pro Patria Electronics enables the above-mentioned systems
to function as one fully integrated system. If the Beagle
radar detects something suspicious, the FLIR camera automatically
focuses on the designated target and follows it as it moves.
Pro
Patria Electronics operates mostly in the European and Asian
markets but is currently planning their expansion into new
international markets. Their next major ventures will be
expansion into South
America
and the Middle
East .
Xalles
is engaged in assisting Pro Patria in their efforts to expand
into these new markets by helping Pro Patria prepare a new
business plan that will include the roadmap for additional
investment capital and international expansion. Xalles will
help the company set up a new international corporate structure,
develop an international distribution network and meet investment
capital requirements for sustained growth.
"Pro
Patria Electronics is taking advantage of the Xalles global
network of contacts to accelerate our expansion and try
to meet client needs in a timely fashion. Xalles' international
experience has already started to pay dividends in terms
of creating new business opportunities and helping to guide
our company through our growth phase," comments Mr. Istvan
Fazekas, CEO of Pro Patria Electronics.
Top left: The Beagle set-up. Middle: The Packed Beagle.
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On
April 5 Xalles was in Bucharest Romania to train about 25
information technology firms on how to create an international
marketing strategy. The workshop session allowed participants
to begin crafting a strategy suited to their company's unique
strengths and situation that directed their actions in areas
of effort they might not have previously thought to be critical
for successful international marketing. Participants also
learned about strategic partnerships and distribution channels
for entering new markets and creating new business opportunities.
The group discussed elements of the marketing strategy and
learned from each other's experiences. 