General Dynamics

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Reston, VA · Est. 1952 · 1 model registered

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies General Dynamics: 1 model. 6 sources back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Reston, VA

IP / Patents

5 Active

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) is a US aerospace and defense company developing autonomous ground vehicles, unmanned naval systems, and AI-powered military platforms. Products include Abrams tanks, Gulfstream jets, and Virginia-class submarines. Major DoD contractor.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 50.0%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

  • PUBLIC
  • DEFENSE

Key Facts

HQReston, VA
TypeBoth
FocusMajor defense contractor
ProductsGulfstream, M1 Abrams, nuclear submarines, and IT systems
StagePublic company (NYSE: GD)
StockNYSE: GD
Autonomous systemsAutonomous ground vehicles, unmanned naval, AI military platforms
DivisionsGulfstream Aerospace, Bath Iron Works, GDLS

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for General Dynamics.

Leadership & Founders

11 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Shane A. BergIR-verified

Senior Vice President, External Affairs

Jason W. AikenIR-verified

Executive Vice President, Combat and Mission Systems

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Vice President; President, Mission Systems

Danny DeepIR-verified

President, General Dynamics

Mark L. BurnsIR-verified

Executive Vice President; President, Gulfstream

M. Amy GillilandIR-verified

Executive Vice President; President, GDIT

Robert E. SmithIR-verified

Executive Vice President, Marine Systems

Founding Team

John Jay Hopkins[Founder]

no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

John Jay HopkinsFounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Deterrence1 · 1× joint · 1 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Deterrence × General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical SystemsJun 2, 2026

    MOST RECENT · Deterrence × General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 2026-06-02 · with Deterrence · OPERATING

Patents & Intellectual Property

5 entries
Active IP Portfolio (5 Filings Tracked)
  • US8355834B2[granted]USPTO

    US8355834B2usptograntedgranted 2013-01-15assignee

  • US11482117B2[granted]USPTO

    US11482117B2usptograntedgranted 2022-10-25assignee

  • US10347139B2[granted]USPTO

    US10347139B2usptograntedgranted 2019-08-06assignee

  • US9953540B2[granted]USPTO

    US9953540B2usptograntedgranted 2018-04-24assignee

  • US8139109B2[granted]USPTO

    US8139109B2usptograntedgranted 2012-09-25assignee

FAQ

11 entries
What is General Dynamics?

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) is a US aerospace and defense company developing autonomous ground vehicles, unmanned naval systems, and AI-powered military platforms. Products include Abrams tanks, Gulfstream jets, and Virginia-class submarines. Major DoD contractor.

What does General Dynamics make?

General Dynamics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: General Dynamics UGV (General Dynamics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is General Dynamics publicly traded?

Yes. General Dynamics is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of General Dynamics?

Phebe N. Novakovic is the ceo of General Dynamics, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in General Dynamics?

General Dynamics is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is General Dynamics headquartered?

General Dynamics is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Who owns General Dynamics?

General Dynamics is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does General Dynamics operate robots?

General Dynamics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is General Dynamics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, General Dynamics ranks in roughly the top 50% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was General Dynamics founded?

General Dynamics was founded in 1952.

Is General Dynamics safe?

General Dynamics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.