RESTON, Va., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Four business units
of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) will participate in the Association
of the U.S. Army's 2020 Annual Meeting & Exposition to showcase
innovation that enables multi-domain operations for the U.S. Army,
including the ability to interoperate with key allies around the
world.
General Dynamics Land Systems, General Dynamics Ordnance and
Tactical Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems and General
Dynamics Information Technology will highlight products and
services that enable the Army's cross-functional teams by
developing new, innovative and affordable solutions that meet their
core needs. More information is available at gd.com/ausa.
Media are invited to visit our virtual booths at the links
below.
WHEN: October 13-16, 2020 | Click here for
symposium hours and admissions information.
SOLUTIONS DEMONSTRATED:
General Dynamics Land Systems
MOBILE PROTECTED FIREPOWER (MPF): Our MPF approach
leverages both recently developed and battle-tested designs to
provide a highly lethal, mobile and survivable direct-fire combat
vehicle to dominate ground threats on the multi-domain battlefield.
The MPF program is the first under the Army Futures Command
Cross-Functional Team for Next Generation Combat Vehicle that fills
a critical capability gap. Our candidate features a large-caliber
cannon and employs a combat proven fire control system. Its
ultra-modern diesel engine provides high power-to-weight ratio with
extended tactical range. The hydraulic pneumatic suspension allows
for superb cross-country mobility. Land Systems is delivering
preproduction MPF vehicles to meet the Army's test and fielding
schedule and is looking forward to them being selected for fielding
to the Army.
Tracked Robot 10-Ton (TRX): The Tracked Robot 10-Ton
(TRX) vehicle takes the next step in manned/unmanned teaming
(MUM-T). Part of the Robotic Combat Vehicle-Medium (RCV-M) class,
TRX features innovative thinking ranging from its AI-enhanced
design to advanced, lightweight materials for execution. TRX sets a
new best in class payload capacity to accommodate any mission
equipment package. TRX's power and size make it an ideal platform
for multirole Manned-Unmanned Teaming in today's battlefield. TRX
is positioned to provide superior performance as an enabling
technology in a myriad of critical battlefield roles, including
direct and indirect fire, and autonomous resupply, complex obstacle
breaching, counter-unmanned aerial systems, electronic warfare and
reconnaissance.
STRYKER IM-SHORAD (Initial Maneuver Short Range Air
Defense): The Stryker IM-SHORAD vehicle provides lethal, mobile
and survivable air defense against an array of aerial threats.
Awarded the Army program contract in September 2020, General Dynamics Land Systems
leaned forward to deliver this critical capability to the Army. The
IM-SHORAD vehicle is based on the new Stryker A1 chassis and
enables maneuver units for critical Multi-Domain Operations.
Highlights include on-board target-acquisition capability paired
with the Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense battle command
systems. Armaments include Stinger and Hellfire missiles and a 30mm
cannon.
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Iron Fist Active Protection System: The Iron Fist Light
is an active protection system with dual threat-intercept
capability providing 360° situational awareness, increasing safety
and minimizing residual effects to the soldier. Adaptability to new
threats and programmable defeat capability delivers superior
protection making Iron Fist Light the future of Vehicle Protection
Suites. Advancing technology against any threats and improving
survivability on any platform to protect what matters most.
XM1113 Extended Range, Rocket Assisted Projectile:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is working with
Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC)
to develop the XM1113 Extended Range, Rocket Assisted
Projectile that replaces the current inventory of the limited
M549A1 RAP rounds used in towed and self-propelled 155mm Artillery
Systems. This extended range, warfare operations round increases
engagement range to 40km in a 39-caliber weapon system and over
60km in a 58-caliber weapon system. The XM1113 supports mechanized
attack forces and advancing infantry with an additional stand-off
range to conduct operations. Longer range precision fire allows
artillery forces to remain farther back from enemy fire enhancing
performance and increasing safety.
Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) – Rifle (-R) and
Automatic Rifle (-AR): The General Dynamics-OTS Next Generation
Squad Weapon is a sophisticated weapon offering more accuracy
at further distances. Our weapon is equipped with an innovative
suppressor design that minimizes flash and reduces sound levels
while lasting the life of the barrel. Patented Short Recoil,
Impulse Averaging (SRIA) technology results in high performance,
lightweight weapons that are controllable for accurate long-range
engagements. The General Dynamics-OTS NGSW-R and NGSW-AR are nearly
identical offerings providing many advantages including reduced
risk, rapid reliability growth, simplified logistics support and
training, and lower life cycle cost. This compact and lightweight
weapon delivers maximum lethality and minimum burden.
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS): The Tactical
Electronic Warfare System (TEWS) is a dedicated all-weather,
24-hour, ground-based tactical electronic support and electronic
attack system that provides the Commander with options to create
multiple dilemmas to a designing enemy by decreasing the sensor to
shooter timeline. TEWS will enable a Brigade Combat Team Commander
to detect, locate, identify the enemy and will give the Commander
the capability to act/react/counter with non-lethal effects by
denying, disrupting, and degrading the enemy's ability to
communicate, coordinate, and synchronize. TEWS is platform
independent; a modular system that will enable integration onto any
vehicle. TEWS supports stationary, dismounted, and on-the-move,
man-pack operations. Similar to TEWS, the Tactical Electronic
Warfare-Light (TEWL) provides Electronic Support (ES) capabilities
for expeditionary forces. TEWL is integrated on a Flyer-72 vehicle
and provides an air-droppable solution that can be quickly deployed
in contested environments.
Multi-Domain Operations Weapons System: A platform
independent capability that is an expeditionary, modular,
tailorable, scalable platform providing mission command, armed
reconnaissance, and artillery forward observer personnel with
integration of SIGINT (signals intelligence), EW (electronic
warfare) and cyber effects against anti-access/area denial threats.
Features mounted jam-resistant friendly forces tracking capability,
Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MAPS) GEN-1
Technology and a tethered drone to bridge the ISR gap and to boost
speed, precision and lethality on the battlefield.
Rugged Armored Vehicle Network (RAVN) Kit/Network Extension
Kit (NEK): Through internal investments, we have developed
the RAVN Kit to extend mobile network capability to Armored Brigade
Combat Teams (BCTs). Tailored to improve and extend the Integrated
Tactical Network and building on lessons learned from a similar
effort integrating a NEKs on Strykers, it facilitates mobile and
survivable command posts.
Secure Data Fabric: Secure Data Fabric integrates General
Dynamics' proven tactical data management and multi-level security
Enterprise Cyber Security products and experience, creating a
unified data environment across echelons regardless of the source
and security level of the data. Designed to be hosted on the
current Army Tactical Network and hardware, Secure Data Fabric
supports multiple computing environments and makes data visible,
discoverable, accessible and understandable while seamlessly
connecting Army systems and mission partner environments.
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS): General
Dynamics Mission Systems has teamed with Dedrone, the market leader
in airspace security, through a value-added reseller agreement to
integrate its mission-critical solutions with Dedrone's drone
detection and defeat technologies. The Dedrone C-UAS technology
portfolio combines machine-learning software with best-in-class
hardware sensors, electronic attack methods such as smart jamming,
and defeat weapons to provide early warning, classification of, and
mitigation against drone threats.
GPS Source Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) and
GPS Data Transmission: APNT and GPS signal retransmission
solutions such as the U.S. Army's Mounted Assured PNT (MAPS GEN-1)
solution and the ECHO-II Smart Repeater provide critical
timing and position data in GPS denied and degraded environments.
MAPS GEN-1, based on the GPS Source SENTRySCOUT™ system, provides
valid and APNT data, independent of the availability or integrity
of GPS signals. The core of the MAPS GEN-1 system, the ED3 PNT Hub,
is widely utilized in a variety of ground vehicle applications and
is the lead platform for Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) making
the ED3 your path to M-Code. MAPS GEN-1 is currently being fielded
by the Army and the next generation of APNT system is currently in
development. When GPS indoor transmission is the primary concern,
the ECHO-II is a reliable signal repeater ideal for ground
vehicles, aircraft, and buildings when time-to-first-fix is
critical.
Synthetic Training Environment: A
next-generation extended reality live training solution, fresh from
a recent user assessment at Ft. Benning, providing a
software-based, tailorable and fully immersive training experience.
Partnering with the best of industry to leverage commercial
off-the-shelf technologies, our solution provides capabilities now
and sets the foundation for future solutions supporting the Army's
complex, multi-domain fight.
Common Hardware Systems-5 (CHS-5): Common Hardware
Systems-5 (CHS-5) provides U.S. military customers rapid,
affordable access to a wide range of commercial off-the-shelf
computing and network equipment for tactical
operations. General Dynamics provides technical assistance and
logistics support for a wide range of services, from the rapid
repair and replacement of equipment at strategically located
Regional Support Centers, to the deployment of field service
personnel to CHS-5 user locations worldwide. Available to all
military services and across the federal government, CHS-5 contract
is a "one stop shop" for tactical IT hardware solutions.
Next Generation Army Standard Family of Shelters
(ASF): General Dynamics is concluding the development of
the Next Generation Army Standard Family of Shelters (ASF) to
address today's ever-changing operational requirements across the
military. The shelters feature a modern, lightweight and durable
design that will enable them to operate in most extreme
environments. They can be quickly deployed on the ground or on the
Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, enabling the flexibility and
mobility needed to quickly transport, deploy, and move the
shelters. The shelters can be used for a number of applications
including command posts, kitchens, maintenance shops and medical
facilities. In addition, as the demand for larger Rigid Wall
Shelter systems increases, General Dynamics has restarted
production on the Modular Extendable Rigid Wall Shelter (MERWS).
MERWS will provide increased shelter capacity for command and
control centers as well as deployable debriefing conference
rooms.
Advanced Vetronic Systems: General Dynamics Mission
Systems–Canada's Advanced Vetronic Systems delivers a technological
advantage through mission critical solutions for combat platforms.
We have a global reputation for excellence in tactical computing
and displays, fire control and turret stabilization, video
distribution and processing, and tactical intercom and C2/C4ISR
networking. Our solutions and next generation systems coming
online are grounded with our operationally proven pedigree and
offer exponential leaps in technological capability and SWaPc
improvements to support our warfighters in mission success.
TACLANE-Nano (KG-175N) Encryptor: Now NSA-certified,
the TACLANE-Nano is the smallest, lightest and most power efficient
HAIPE (High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor) available today.
TACLANE-Nano is designed with the latest in crypto modernization
technology to provide protection for voice, video and data
classified up to Top Secret at 200 Mb/s aggregate throughput. It is
Military Standard-810G ruggedized to withstand the rigors of any
mobile environment from backpack to flyaway kit to deployable
systems and platforms.
TACLANE-ES10 (KG-185A) E-Series Encryptor: The NEW
TACLANE E-Series Ethernet Data Encryption (EDE) compliant
encryptors provide high speed, high performance Layer 2 security.
The TACLANE-ES10, the smallest, lightest, most power efficient 20
Gb EDE encryptor is designed to secure the enterprise backbone,
data center and campus interconnectivity. Designed to and compliant
with the latest EDE Specification, the TACLANE-ES10 is a
cryptographic modernization replacement for legacy Ethernet (ESS),
SONET and other link encryptors.
Persistent Systems GVR5 Dual-Band Wave Relay
MANET: Designed in collaboration with General Dynamics
Missions Systems, a leading provider of tactical vehicle
communications systems, the GVR5 by Persistent Systems, LLC, is a
dual-band mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) solution. Like other
Wave Relay MANET devices from Persistent Systems, the GVR5 allows
users to seamlessly share voice, video, text, sensor, and location
data, all while on the move without the need for fixed
infrastructure. The hardened GVR5 is specifically designed for
integration into infantry fighting vehicles and similar platforms
that have unique power systems, ballistic and gunfire shock
requirements, and operate complex local area networks. The GVR5 can
simultaneously operate on two frequency bands (L/S, L/C, or S/C -
bands). It is an ideal solution for Automated-PACE (Primary,
Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency) because it routes
communications over the best available band. Additionally, the GVR5
allows dismounted users carrying MPU5 MANET devices to wirelessly
connect to a vehicle's intercom system while in or near the
vehicle. The GVR5 can be connected to SATCOM or LTE modems in the
vehicle to extend BLOS connectivity to dismounted users –
delivering global connectivity to the Wave Relay MANET.
General Dynamics Information Technology
From digital modernization to training to logistics and
sustainment, GDIT offers the capabilities and services needed to
help the Army deliver on their vision for multi-domain operations.
GDIT intersects core technology areas such as cloud, AI, cyber, and
digital modernization with mission imperatives to field solutions
that include:
Cyber Stack: Through integrated technology, the GDIT
Cyber Stack enables Zero Trust Strategy, provides enhanced
visibility and situational awareness, and leverages cloud-enabled
cybersecurity to deliver autonomous cyber detection and response
capabilities.
milCloud 2.0: The cloud solution designed for the
warfighter that is hosted on DoD facilities and networks and
offers ease of use and affordability - all while delivering dozens
of security controls not offered in leading commercial clouds.
GDIT Atlas: An IT management framework that offers
new levels of situational awareness, artificial intelligence, and
automation for optimized service delivery across complex IT
environments.
For more information on these solutions, or for stock imagery,
contact our media representatives:
- General Dynamics Land Systems: Robin
Porter, 248-459-9200, porterr@gdls.com
- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems: Berkley Whaley, 727-503-4897,
berkley.whaley@gd-ots.com
- General Dynamics Mission Systems: Matthew Billingsley, 202-407-1141,
matthew.billingsley@gd-ms.com. General Dynamics Mission
Systems–Canada: Kristina Davis,
613-806-9945, kristina.davis@gd-ms.ca
- General Dynamics Information Technology: Oliver Nutt, 571-581-5567,
oliver.nutt@gdit.com
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- General Dynamics Land Systems: @GD_LandSystems
- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems: @GD_OTS
- General Dynamics Mission Systems: @GDMS and @GDMS_C
- General Dynamics Information Technology: @GDIT
General Dynamics, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a global aerospace and
defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and
services in business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and
munitions; IT services; C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship
repair. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide
and generated $39.4 billion in
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