Award for Nulka Designer

Melbourne flight control systems specialist, Mal Crozier, from BAE Systems Australia has been officially recognised for his work in developing Nulka Missile Decoy system.

He has been awarded the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) Clunies Ross Award which recognises his application of science and technology for the economic, social or environmental benefit of Australia. The President of ATSE Dr John Zillman AO and Mr Hugh Morgan, AC made the award at a black tie dinner attended by leading members of Australia's business and science communities.

On receiving the award, Mal Crozier said, "I am honoured to receive this ATSE Clunies Ross Award. I also acknowledge the contribution to the development of the Nulka hovering rocket decoy made by my colleagues at Bae Systems Australia, the Defence Science and Technology Organisation and originally at the Government Aircraft Factory.

Developed under a program between the Governments of Australia and the United States, Nulka is now protecting Australian, American and Canadian warships against modern anti-ship missiles. The unique hovering capability of the rocket-propelled decoy provides a stable platform for the electronic warfare payload offering extremely high levels of effectiveness of the Nulka system.

BAE Systems Australia is the prime contractor of the Nulka system. To date, it has generated more than $500 million in sales and created more than 400 Australian jobs. Sales through exports are expected to grow substantially in the coming years.

Item provided courtesy of BAE Systems