General Dynamics Awarded $12 Million Contract for First Phase of U.S. Army Ground...

General Dynamics Awarded $12 Million Contract for First Phase of U.S. Army
Ground Soldier Ensemble Program

Technology demonstration to yield a more affordable, more functional soldier
ensemble

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics C4
Systems has been awarded one of three $12 million contracts to design a new
information-systems ensemble for soldiers to use during combat operations.
General Dynamics received one of the Ground Soldier Ensemble contract awards
from the U.S. Army's Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Contracting
Center in support of Project Manager Soldier Warrior requirements.

The Ground Soldier Ensemble will feature built-in equipment that allows Army
team leaders to quickly access critical information about each other and their
surroundings during a mission. This enables more effective decision-making
during tactical operations.

With an emphasis on affordable components and reduced size, weight and power
consumption, the ensemble will have the computing power needed to enable small
groups to view and manipulate information critical for mission planning.
Radios and a headset for audio and digital communication will also be
included, along with the power source and software needed to run the Army's
computer applications.

General Dynamics will deliver 10 prototype ensembles by September 2009 for
user field evaluations, where soldiers will evaluate the new systems and
provide direct feedback. During the second phase of the program, another 60
systems will be delivered early in 2010, reflecting the modifications that may
result from users' field experiences.

The Army will then conduct development and limited user testing at the
conclusion of the second phase of this effort. After appropriate approvals
have been obtained, the Army intends to award a contract for the production
phase based on limited competition among the contractors who successfully
complete the technology development phase.

General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD),
is a leading integrator of secure communication and information systems and
technology. General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs
approximately 92,300 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in
business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and
munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and
technologies. More information about the company is available online at
www.gd.com.

SOURCE General Dynamics C4 Systems

Fran Jacques, +1-480-441-2885, Cell, +1-480-586-1886, Fran.Jacques@gdc4s.com