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General Dynamics

Major American defense prime contractor specializing in aerospace, marine systems, combat vehicles, and IT services.

General Dynamics Corporation is a global aerospace and defense company headquartered in Reston, VA, employing approximately 117,000 people. Its business spans four segments: Aerospace (Gulfstream business jets), Marine Systems (nuclear submarines, surface ships), Combat Systems (M1 Abrams tanks, armored vehicles), and Technologies (IT, C4ISR). Founded in 1952, GD is the 3rd largest contractor of the U.S. federal government and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker GD, with $52.6 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.

Overview

Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1952
Employees
117,000+
Total funding
Public (NYSE: GD)
Valuation
Public (NYSE: GD)
Stage
Public
Status
public
Domains
Aerospace, Marine systems, Combat vehicles, IT services, C4ISR
Website
gd.com

Founders1

Investors0

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Cap table4

Approximate ownership by holder. Indexed holders link to their records.

HolderInstrumentOwnership
Longview Asset Management, LLC
Common
10.0%
The Vanguard Group
Common
8.9%
BlackRock, Inc.
Common
5.4%
Newport Trust Company, LLC
Common
5.0%

Contracts21

Programs0

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Frequently asked

What does General Dynamics do?
General Dynamics Corporation is a global aerospace and defense company headquartered in Reston, VA, employing approximately 117,000 people. Its business spans four segments: Aerospace (Gulfstream business jets), Marine Systems (nuclear submarines, surface ships), Combat Systems (M1 Abrams tanks, armored vehicles), and Technologies (IT, C4ISR). Founded in 1952, GD is the 3rd largest contractor of the U.S. federal government and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker GD, with $52.6 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
Where is General Dynamics headquartered?
General Dynamics is headquartered in Reston, VA and was founded in 1952.
What does General Dynamics specialize in?
General Dynamics works across Aerospace, Marine systems, Combat vehicles, IT services, C4ISR.
Does General Dynamics hold government contracts?
Defense Tech Atlas links General Dynamics to 21 government contracts.

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  1. 1

    General Dynamics is the 3rd largest contractor of the U.S. federal government, with $52.6 billion in revenue in FY2025

    Wikipedia: General Dynamics
    Verified2026-06-15
  2. 2

    General Dynamics employs approximately 117,000 people and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia

    Wikipedia: General Dynamics
    Verified2026-06-15
  3. 3

    Longview Asset Management 10.0%, Vanguard 8.9% (as of Sep 30, 2025), BlackRock 5.4% (as of Dec 31, 2023 — stale), Newport Trust Company 5.0% (401(k) fiduciary) — 2026 Proxy Statement, Security Ownership table, record date March 11, 2026

    SEC Filing: General Dynamics 2026 Proxy Statement
    Verified2026-03-11