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February 17th 2009 - General Dynamics demonstrates global capabilities at IDEX ‘09

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) will showcase its capabilities at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Feb. 22-26, 2009.  General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics companies have long-standing and trusted relationships with nations across the Gulf region, especially in the aerospace, military and security fields.

General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited will demonstrate its capabilities as a leading systems integrator of Armoured Fighting Vehicles, security and resilience technology, and solutions enabling command and control through information dominance.

C4I exports and AFV integration: General Dynamics UK is the prime systems integrator delivering the UK’s flagship Bowman system, which provides secure voice communications, a tactical internet and advanced situational awareness on operations to the UK Armed Forces. The company has established major export partnerships delivering tailored systems for customers worldwide, including The Netherlands, new NATO countries, and emerging members of the international community in the Middle East and North Africa. As an independent, proven systems integrator, General Dynamics UK offers a unique set of skills, capability and experience in delivering scaleable electronic architectures for Armoured Fighting Vehicles.

Security & resilience: General Dynamics UK has a global capability in security and resilience solutions, including deployable security command facilities, installation surveillance and protection for ports, transport and vital energy infrastructure, and urban ISTAR situational awareness. It will also display configurable strategic and tactical shelter solutions for command and communications, together with the vital systems that enable personnel to live and work in hostile environments.

Stand information

The General Dynamics stand is at Hall 4 - Booth A11, with a display of military vehicle capability at Hall 12 – B20.

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