What's New at General Dynamics Land Systems?

• UAW And General Dynamics Sign Four-year Labor Agreement (October 27, 2001)
  DETROIT, Mich. The United Auto Workers (UAW) and General Dynamics Land Systems have signed a new labor agreement that extends through October 16, 2005.

• UAW Begins Work Stoppage at General Dynamics Land Systems Facilities (October 15, 2001)
  STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. At 4:30 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2001, the United Auto Workers (UAW) began a work stoppage at three facilities operated by General Dynamics Land Systems facilities.

• General Dynamics Awarded $30 Million M1A2 SEP RETROFIT CONTRACT (September, 25 2001)
  The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $30.4 million contract to begin upgrading M1A2 Abrams tanks to the M1A2 SEP configuration.

• General Dynamics to Unveil 120S Main Battle Tank at IDEF 2001 (September 25, 2001)
  Ankara, Turkey. On 27 September, General Dynamics will introduce its 120S Main Battle Tank during the opening ceremonies at IDEF 2001 in Ankara, Turkey.

• General Dynamics Awarded $50.8 Million Contract For Vehicle Systems Technical Support (August 20, 2001)
  The United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command yesterday awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a sole source contract to provide systems technical support for the Abrams tank and Wolverine heavy assault bridge programs, from August 2001 through July 2006.

• GENERAL DYNAMICS AWARDED $66M ARMY ROBOTIC RESEARCH AGREEMENTS (August 7, 2001)
  WESTMINSTER, Maryland. The U.S. Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, on behalf of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, has awarded General Dynamics Robotic Systems two agreements for robotics research and development. The agreementsÆ value could exceed $66 million over eight years if all options are exercised. General Dynamics Robotic Systems is a part of General Dynamics Land Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

• General Dynamics awarded $92 Million Abrams/Crusader Common Engine Integration Contract (July 19, 2001)
  The United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of GeneralDynamics (NYSE:GD), a $92 million Abrams/Crusader Common Engine (ACCE) integration contract.

• General Dynamics receives $712 million contract for Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicles (July 5, 2001)
  The U.S. Marine Corps awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $712 million contract for the Systems Development and Demonstration phase of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) program.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Kaelin Plant Manager, Anniston Operations(June 28, 2001)
  General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Richard B. Kaelin plant manager, Anniston Operations, Anniston, Alabama.

• General Dynamics Receives $ 24.6 Million Order For Wolverine Heavy Assault Bridge Systems(June 22,2001)
  The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), a $24.6 million contract for eight Wolverine heavy assault bridge systems with options for nine additional vehicles.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Rayha Controller, Amphibious Systems(June 22, 2001)
  General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Mark A. Rayha controller at its Amphibious Systems operations (GDAMS) in Woodbridge, Virginia.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Hickmott Controller, GM GDLS Defense Group(June 21, 2001)
  General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Dennis M. Hickmott Controller of the GM GDLS Defense Group, a joint venture (JV) between General Motors and General Dynamics Land Systems.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Mark J. Sypniewski Director, Material Acquisition Production Procurement(June 15, 2001)
  General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Mark J. Sypniewski director, Material Acquisition for Production Procurement.

• General Dynamics Appoints Wyrembelski Director, IAV Program(June 14, 2001)
  General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Rick J. Wyrembelski director, Interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) Program.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Awarded $20 Million Contract For Abrams Systems Technical Support (April 30, 2001)
The United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $20 million contract to provide systems technical support for the Abrams tank program.

• General Dynamics Awarded $6 Million Contract For Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle Long Lead Material (April 6, 2001)
The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $6 million contract modification to order long lead material for the U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle program (AAAV).

• General Dynamics Awarded $8.27 Million Contract For Abrams Tank Support (April 6, 2001)
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $8,277,400 million contract to supply repair parts on demand for M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and the Wolverine Heavy Assault Bridge.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Sandberg Program Director, Risk Management, Brigade Combat Team (March 16, 2001)
General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Theodore K. (Ken) Sandberg to the position of program director, Risk Management, for the Brigade Combat Team.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Weinberg as Muskegon Operations Plant Manager (March 13, 2001)
General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Bruce D. Weinberg plant manager of its Muskegon Operations.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Frey Engineering Director For The Interim Armored Vehicle Program (February 22, 2001)
General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Terry L. Frey director of Engineering for the $4 billion Interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) program recently awarded by the U.S. Army to the team of General Motors - Canada and General Dynamics Land Systems.

• General Dynamics Land Systems Appoints Roualet Vice President, Wheeled Vehicle Systems (January 29, 2001)
General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Mark C. Roualet vice president, Wheeled Vehicle Systems. Roualet will be responsible for the newly established Wheeled Vehicle Systems Product Center.

• General Dynamics Delivers Improved Offer For Greek Main Battle Tank (January 19, 2001)
Today, General Dynamics delivered its improved offering for the Hellenic Army Main Battle Tank. The program would result in 2,350 new jobs and $523 million (191 billion GRD) of economic benefits to Greece. Coproduction of the American M1A2 Abrams tank by the Hellenic Republic would have a direct economic benefit of $280 million (102 billion GRD) to the national economy and an indirect impact worth $243 million (88 billion GRD) according to a study by Foresight International, a United States company specializing in economic analysis of military and government procurements.

• General Dynamics Greek Tank Does Not Contain Depleted Uranium (January 18, 2001)
General Dynamics' offer of main battle tanks, ammunition, and the lease of US Army M1A1 tanks being reviewed by the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense does not contain any depleted uranium (DU). General Dynamics Corporation did not offer the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense any weapons containing DU, and did not use DU munitions in any of the tests.