News Release

GULFSTREAM TO INSTALL FIRST COLLINS PRO LINE 21 CONTINUUM AVIONICS SYSTEM IN A CHALLENGER CL-601
Gulfstream to Receive STC to Perform the Avionics Upgrade This Year

Savannah, Ga., Oct. 19, 2001 - Gulfstream, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has been contracted to perform the first installation of a Collins Pro Line 21 Continuum integrated avionics suite on a Challenger CL-601 business jet.

The Collins Pro Line 21 Continuum suite provides a fully integrated system solution for in-service business jet aircraft. The most apparent change to the CL-601 flight deck is the use of four large-format 10 x 8 primary flight displays (PFDs) and multifunction displays (MFDs). The PFDs provide all primary flight instrumentation, while the MFDs display advanced navigation maps, Traffic Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS-II), weather radar and the latest terrain avoidance warning system (TAWS) information. The Pro Line 21 Continuum system also includes dual integrated flight management systems, digital flight control systems, dual digital AHRS and turbulence weather radar.

"This avionics upgrade from Rockwell Collins enables operators of early model Challengers to advance their avionics system with the capability required for present and future operating environments," said Bruce Thigpen, manager of avionics sales and new business development for aircraft services at Gulfstream.

"Gulfstream and General Dynamics Aviation Services facilities have strong capabilities in engineering, avionics and refurbishment," Thigpen said. "Our service centers are focused on customer satisfaction and we are known throughout the industry for the quality and efficiency of our work."

Gulfstream expects to receive the STC by the end of this year and to perform the upgrade at its Dallas and Appleton facilities. The STC will also be made available to General Dynamics Aviation Services to perform the upgrade at its Westfield facility.

NOTE TO EDITOR

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics
(NYSE:GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services the world's most technologically advanced intercontinental business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 1,200 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the aviation needs of its customers, Gulfstream offers a full range of aircraft products and services, including the Gulfstream 100®, Gulfstream 200®, Gulfstream IV-SP®, the ultra-long range Gulfstream V® and Gulfstream V-SP®, Gulfstream Shares®, Gulfstream Financial Services®, Gulfstream Lease®, Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®, Gulfstream Management Services® and Gulfstream ServiceCare®. The company employs more than 8,750 people at eight locations. We invite you to visit our Web site at www.gulfstream.com for photos of Gulfstream aircraft and related information.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 52,000 people and anticipates 2001 sales of approximately $12 billion. The company has leading market positions in business aviation, information systems, shipbuilding and marine systems, and land and amphibious combat systems. More information about the company can be found at www.generaldynamics.com.

General Dynamics Aviation Services was formed earlier this year to meet the maintenance needs of Challengers, Falcons, Gulfstreams, Hawkers and other business jet aircraft. General Dynamics Aviation Services extends the organizational strength and experience of the Company's Gulfstream Aircraft Services organization to a broader range of business aircraft owners through regional maintenance centers in Minneapolis, MN; Westfield, MA; West Palm Beach, FL; Dallas, TX and Las Vegas, NV.