About General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

Company Description:

General Dynamics Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, provides a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, combat vehicles, weapons systems, and naval ships. It operates through the following business segments: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems, and Marine Systems.

Founded in 1952, General Dynamics has grown into a global aerospace and defense company. Its headquarters are located in Reston, Virginia, United States.

Main Product(s):

General Dynamics Corporation's main products include Gulfstream business jets, combat vehicles, weapons systems, and munitions; shipbuilding and repair; and information technology services and C4ISR solutions.

Short History of General Dynamics Corporation:

• 1952 – General Dynamics Corporation was founded.
• 1999 – Acquired Gulfstream Aerospace.
• 2008 – GD's subsidiary, Electric Boat, was chosen to produce the next-generation ballistic-missile submarine.
• 2018 – Completed the acquisition of CSRA Inc., enhancing its Information Technology segment.
• 2020 – Focused on expanding its footprint in the defense and aerospace sectors amid global challenges.