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General Dynamics Combat Search and Rescue Radios Gaining Wider Appeal

Initial Army Order Delivered in Just 24 hours

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – General Dynamics Decision Systems recently added the U.S. Army to a growing list of military customers who trust the company’s latest HOOK2TM Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) radios, the AN/PRC-112G. Stating that after extensive research and scenario planning its pilots required the best product, the Army’s V Corps Headquarters (currently the corps in charge of ground operations in Iraq) ordered 100 radios for the 3rd Infantry Division out of Ft. Stewart, Ga., the 101 Airborne Division out of Ft. Campbell, Ken. and its own 11th Regiment and 12th Aviation Brigade. The $912,000 order (which included the companion Quickdraw2TM Interrogator) was sent to the General Services Administration for contracting, and was received, processed, and shipped to the customer by General Dynamics within 24 hours.

General Dynamics’ AN/PRC-112 family of CSAR radios provides encrypted two-way messaging and GPS-location capabilities to units within the Navy, Air Force and Special Forces. These capabilities help the services ensure quick, secure location and rescue of downed air crews and other forces. Overall, General Dynamics has delivered more than 6,000 GPS-enabled CSAR radios, including the AN/PRC-112B1 and AN/PRC-112G models, to U.S. customers.

The AN/PRC-112G radio has also proven popular with international customers, including the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. Over the past five months the U.K. Defence Ministry has ordered $12 million worth of HOOK2 radios and ancillary equipment.

“The AN/PRC-112G radio is both software and hardware upgradeable, allowing customers to quickly and cost-effectively add new features as they are required or become available,” said Chris Brady, director of Assured Communications Systems with General Dynamics Decision Systems. “Software upgrades can be handled in the field, allowing the radios to quickly be returned to service.”

General Dynamics Decision Systems, based in Scottsdale, is a leader in products and systems for information assurance, communication and situational awareness for defense and industrial customers in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to the Scottsdale headquarters, General Dynamics Decision Systems has facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, Orlando, Florida and Columbia, Maryland, as well as other locations close to customer centers of operation.

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 57,000 people worldwide and had 2002 revenues of $13.8 billion. The company has leading market positions in land and amphibious combat systems, mission-critical information systems and technologies, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation.

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Any "forward-looking statements" contained in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

General Dynamics Corporation (ticker: GD, exchange: NYSE)
News Release - Thursday, May 8, 2003
Press Contact: (480) 441-2885