25 Mar 2004
Melbourne flight control systems specialist, Mal Crozier, from BAE Systems Australia has been officially recognised for his work in developing the Nulka Missile Decoy system.
He has been awarded the prestigious 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 Australias 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 very successful collaboration 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 that is one of Australias most successful defence export programs. 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.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
About Customer Solutions & Support:
Customer Solutions & Support employs around 15,000 people at over 40 locations and provides through-life support and services across the air, sea and land sectors. It carries out upgrades, maintenance, repair and overhaul of military systems, aircraft and naval vessels. CS&S supports military customers' capability in areas such as training; facilities management; spares and repairs; technical information services; manpower services; and supply chain and logistics management.
CS&S manages support and services programmes worldwide including a broad range of contracts in Australia and the key Saudi Arabian Al Yamamah programme. CS&S is also working closely with the UK Ministry Of Defence to reduce the cost of support, upgrade and training - without compromising front-line capability.
In Australia, the company employs approximately 2,600 people, supports customers at more than 50 locations across the country and has its centre of operations in Adelaide, South Australia. BAE Systems Australia combines key skills in engineering and systems integration and is a leading supplier of electronic warfare, battlespace communications, military air support, software and support services to the Australian Defence Force
