General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of products and services for government and commercial customers. The company operates through four main business segments: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems and Technologies. Its Aerospace unit is best known for Gulfstream business jets, providing design, engineering, aftermarket support and customer service for a family of large-cabin aircraft. The Combat Systems segment develops and produces tracked and wheeled military vehicles, including main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, as well as munitions and artillery systems.
The Marine Systems division specializes in shipbuilding and naval support, constructing nuclear-powered submarines and surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. It also offers lifecycle maintenance, repair and modernization services for various naval platforms. In the Technologies segment, General Dynamics delivers mission-critical information systems, secure communication networks, cybersecurity solutions and intelligence software for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies. This segment integrates hardware and software to deliver command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities.
Founded in 1952 and tracing its origins to the Electric Boat Company established in 1899, General Dynamics has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic innovation. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and maintains operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Under the leadership of Chair and Chief Executive Officer Phebe Novakovic since 2013, General Dynamics has focused on expanding its technology portfolio and strengthening its position in key markets.
General Dynamics serves a diverse customer base that includes defense departments, allied governments and commercial aviation clients worldwide. The company’s global footprint is supported by a network of manufacturing facilities, service centers and joint-venture partnerships. With a broad set of capabilities spanning air, land, sea and cyber domains, General Dynamics continues to invest in research and development to address evolving security challenges and deliver advanced solutions to its customers.
