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General Dynamics Corporation is a United States–based company operating in the industrial sector, within the aerospace and defense industry.
The company specializes in developing, manufacturing and supporting military systems, aircraft, land-combat vehicles, nuclear submarines, information-technology capabilities and secure communication solutions for governments and armed forces worldwide.
It was founded in 1952 through the consolidation of aviation and naval-engineering businesses, with the objective of creating an integrated defense contractor during a period of strategic expansion in the U.S. military industry.
The company’s portfolio includes Gulfstream business jets, nuclear submarines, armored vehicles, land-combat systems, secure-communication technologies, cybersecurity solutions, IT services and military modernization programs.
Its operations are structured across major segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies. General Dynamics operates globally, serving government and corporate clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Its operational structure includes aircraft-manufacturing facilities, naval shipyards, engineering centers, advanced-technology units, logistics-support networks and integration teams for complex defense systems.
Market drivers influencing the company include U.S. and allied defense budgets, geopolitical dynamics, long-term government contracting, technological advancements in defense systems, demand for business aviation and regulatory developments in the aerospace and defense sectors.
General Dynamics Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker GD.
History and when General Dynamics Corporation was founded
General Dynamics Corporation was founded in 1952 following the reorganization and merger of industrial assets related to Convair, combining aviation and naval-engineering operations. Its creation aligned with a period of expanding U.S. defense capabilities amid Cold War geopolitical developments.
During the 1960s and 1970s, the company enhanced its capabilities in military aviation, naval systems and aerospace engineering, securing key submarine and defense-technology programs.
Through the 1980s and 1990s, General Dynamics underwent restructuring, refining its strategic focus and expanding into new military and technological lines.
In the 2000s, the company broadened its portfolio through acquisitions of businesses specializing in combat vehicles, tactical communications and information technology.
From 2020 to 2024, General Dynamics invested in naval-system modernization, digital technologies, expansion of Gulfstream production capacity and support for strategic defense programs across international markets.
Additional Information
The Company General Dynamics Corp. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 92.37 Billions, having an equity of $ 24.43 Billions.
With a total of 100.700 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Capital Assets and categorized in industry of Space Transport and Defense.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 51.51 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 4.22 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 21.92, a P/BV ratio of 3.78 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of GD was at 1.72%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker GD.
