P.O. Box 2074 June 22, 2001
Warren, MI 48090-2074 Contact: Karl G. Oskoian
www.gdls.com Tel 810.825.7980
  Fax 810.825.4637
  oskoiank@gdls.com

GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS APPOINTS RAYHA CONTROLLER, AMPHIBIOUS SYSTEMS

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--General Dynamics Land Systems has appointed Mark A. Rayha controller at its Amphibious Systems operations (GDAMS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. He will be responsible for the financial and contract cost reporting activities for GDAMS contracts.

Rayha holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan and is completing his master's degree in business administration. He has been with General Dynamics Land Systems for 11 years and has held positions of increased responsibility within the Finance organization, including a six-month corporate finance internship in Corporate Treasury. His most recent assignment was manager of finance at AV Technology.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD). General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 46,000 people worldwide and anticipates 2001 sales of approximately $11.5 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 General Dynamics Land Systems can be found on the World Wide Web at www.gdls.com.

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