General Dynamics Awarded $16 Million for Chemical Detection Systems Production

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been awarded a $16 million order to provide Joint Service Lightweight Standoff Chemical Agent Detector (JSLSCAD) systems and spares for Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBCRVs). This is the second delivery order received under a six-year contract awarded in 2008 by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Deliveries will be completed in 2011. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

General Dynamics’ JSLSCAD is the first chemical detection system with 360-degree coverage for ground vehicles and has a detection range of up to two kilometers. The technology uses a passive infrared detection system that automatically searches for chemical agent vapor clouds. When a harmful chemical is detected the system signals a warning allowing personnel to either avoid contaminated areas or don protective gear.

“General Dynamics’ JSLSCAD provides U.S. armed forces with an effective tool to detect potentially harmful and even fatal chemicals at a safe distance,” said Bill Gural, vice president and general manager of Detection Systems for General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products.

Work will be performed by the current employees at General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ Charlotte, N.C., detection and protection production facility, which provides industry-leading development, manufacturing and integration of advanced biological and chemical agent detection systems.

General Dynamics Land Systems is the original equipment manufacturer of the Stryker vehicle.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, located in Charlotte, N.C., provides a broad range of system solutions for military and commercial applications. The company designs, develops and produces high-performance weapon and armament systems, defensive armor, countermeasure systems and aerospace composite solutions, as well as off-road axle and suspension systems. It is also a leading U.S. producer of biological and chemical detection systems. More information about General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products can be found on the Internet at www.gdatp.com.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,000 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 General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

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