Naval Air Systems Command has awarded General Atomics a five-year, $43.8 million order to help the U.S. Navy sustain its aircraft launch and recovery technology. General Atomics will perform configuration management, logistics product updates, program planning support, technical support and engineering for the electromagnetic aircraft launch system and advanced arresting gear systems sustainment effort, the […] More

A high-assurance internet protocol encryptor made by General Dynamics‘ mission systems business was certified by the National Security Agency to be utilized in high-risk environments that require secure and classified communication.  The TACLANE-C175N cryptographic high-value product encryptor is a noncontrolled, cryptographic item device that protects voice and data communications classified secret and below, General Dynamics Mission […] More

General Dynamic is an aerospace and defense company focusing on four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. Since its incorporation in 1952, the company has been receiving contract awards from the federal government, requiring manufactured and developed tanks, missiles, submarines, and electronics for the U.S. military. Let’s look at the top General […] More

General Dynamics‘ mission systems business recognized eight small businesses for their contributions to supporting company customers in the defense and government landscape. General Dynamics Missions Systems said Wednesday it is currently partnered with over 22,000 small businesses and employs almost 5,000 minority-, women- or Veteran owned suppliers. Ann Rusher, vice president of supply chain management […] More

The Department of Energy has provided five researchers from General Atomics with funding to perform experimental research on fusion energy at tokamak facilities in support of the administration’s goal of developing a fusion energy pilot plant. General Atomics said Friday research projects at tokamak facilities in the U.S. and worldwide are mainly focused on creating […] More

BAE Systems has tested the ability of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance kit to hit armored targets using multi-purpose warheads built by General Dynamics‘ ordnance and tactical systems division. The company said Thursday the APKWS-configured rockets with High-Explosive Anti-Tank Anti-Personnel Anti-Materiel warheads directly hit targets including an armored military vehicle and a steel […] More

General Atomics completed a baseline design of a nuclear thermal propulsion reactor and engine and tested the components of the reactor as part of the initial phase of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations program. The company said Monday it assessed the high-temperature fuel elements of the NTP reactor […] More

Gary Harmon, executive vice president and general manager of Convergint Federal, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding how the company is advancing improvements into the contract bidding process for government contractors as well as how industry and the government can improve greater collaboration and innovative solutions during the latest Executive Spotlight interview. You can read the full interview with Gary Harmon below. […] More

General Dynamics’ land systems division and Epirus have field tested a Stryker ground combat vehicle equipped with a directed energy system and high-power microwave technology. During a demonstration at a U.S. government testing site, the integrated system, dubbed Stryker Leonidas, showcased its ability to disable enemy drones operating individually and in swarms, Epirus said Wednesday. […] More

U.S. Army soldiers at Fort Hood tested an instrumented mortar system built by a team of Cubic and General Dynamics business units for synthetic training use. Cubic said Monday its mission and performance solutions division developed the 81-millimeter indirect fire instrumentation with General Dynamics Mission Systems to support force-on-force drills. Recent demonstration and testing efforts […] More

General Atomics‘ aeronautical systems business has launched a center that will apply 3D printing processes to design and fabricate unmanned aircraft system components. The newly established center of excellence will incorporate additive manufacturing applications, tooling and flight hardware into UAS production efforts, the company said Wednesday. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. estimates saving more than $2 million on […] More

General Dynamics is a global leader in defense technology, providing the latest innovations in aerospace, aviation, land systems, maritime systems, and more. It is a partner of choice in electric power, missile defense, precision weapons, and munitions. The company is a leading supplier of major systems and equipment to the U.S. Department of Defense and […] More