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General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is a major American aerospace and defense contractor founded in 1899 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The company has evolved from its origins as Electric Boat Company, a submarine manufacturer, into one of the world's largest defense contractors. Today, General Dynamics operates through four primary business segments: Aerospace (luxury business jets), Marine Systems (naval vessels), Combat Systems (land-based military vehicles and weapons), and Technologies (IT services and mission systems). The company serves both U.S. and international government customers as well as commercial clients, with a particular strength in high-end defense systems and luxury aviation.