ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, February 17 /PRNewswire/ --

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) will showcase its capabilities at the
International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Feb.
22-26, 2009. General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land
and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions;
shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and
technologies. General Dynamics companies have long-standing and trusted
relationships with nations across the Gulf region, especially in the
aerospace, military and security fields.

Stand information

The General Dynamics stand is at Hall 4 - Booth A11, with a display of
military vehicle capability at Hall 12 - B20.

Display highlights

General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited will demonstrate its capabilities
as a leading systems integrator of Armoured Fighting Vehicles, security and
resilience technology, and solutions enabling command and control through
information dominance.

- C4I exports and AFV integration: General Dynamics UK is the prime
      systems integrator delivering the UK's flagship Bowman system, which
      provides secure voice communications, a tactical internet and advanced
      situational awareness on operations to the UK Armed Forces. The company
      has established major export partnerships delivering tailored systems
      for customers worldwide, including The Netherlands, new NATO countries,
      and emerging members of the international community in the Middle East
      and North Africa. As an independent, proven systems integrator, General
      Dynamics UK offers a unique set of skills, capability and experience in
      delivering scaleable electronic architectures for Armoured Fighting
      Vehicles.

    - Security & resilience: General Dynamics UK has a global capability in
      security and resilience solutions, including deployable security
      command facilities, installation surveillance and protection for ports,
      transport and vital energy infrastructure, and urban ISTAR situational
      awareness. It will also display configurable strategic and tactical
      shelter solutions for command and communications, together with the
      vital systems that enable personnel to live and work in hostile
      environments.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

General Dynamics will showcase the Multi-Mission Combatant variant of its
U.S. Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) at IDEX '09. General Dynamics Bath Iron
Works, located in Bath, Maine, is the prime contractor for the General
Dynamics LCS Team that is currently constructing Independence, the U.S.
Navy's first LCS with a trimaran hull form. General Dynamics Advanced
Information Systems, of Fairfax, Va., is the platform systems engineering
agent, leading the ship's open-architecture-based Core Mission System design
and integration from its Pittsfield, Mass., facility.

- The LCS-based Multi-Mission Combatant is a flexible, shallow-draft,
      high-speed ship capable of conducting simultaneous missions that are
      required by today's global naval forces. The ship features an
      innovative trimaran hull form that provides outstanding stability,
      volume and sea keeping; a flight deck that is nearly three times the
      size of any other surface combatant; and a mission system that is
      built upon the General Dynamics OPEN CI open architecture computing
      infrastructure.

    - The LCS and its variants are specifically designed to enable the
      maximum capabilities of the latest emerging air, surface and undersea
      warfare technologies. The flexible and open combat system design of the
      General Dynamics Multi-Mission Combatant will provide our future
      customers the ability to seamlessly integrate their desired weapons and
      sensors faster and more efficiently than ever before.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products

- GAU-19/A, 12.7mm Gatling Gun: The GAU-19/A weapon system is versatile
      and can be incorporated on a variety of military helicopters,
      ground-based vehicles and surface navy applications requiring a
      lightweight, high rate-of-fire suppressive weapon system.

    - MK47, 40mm Grenade Machine Gun: The MK47 weapon system integrates the
      latest sensing, targeting and computer-programming technology and
      provides the end user with a reliable 40mm weapon system suited for
      mobile, tactical combat soldier units.

General Dynamics European Land Systems will display information on the
following products and services from its companies MOWAG GmbH and Santa
Barbara Sistemas (stand B-20 located at Hall 12):

- PIRANHA IIIC 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle in an Infantry
      Fighting Variant, equipped with the RLS LANCE 2-man turret with 30 mm
      automatic gun. The PIRANHA vehicle provides effective ballistic and
      mine protection to the crew and, despite its compact size, offers a
      large internal usable volume for material, ammunition and other stores.
      The PIRANHA is in service with the armed forces of Saudi Arabia, Oman
      and Qatar, as well as in Europe, North America, Australia and New
      Zealand.

    - SIAC Towed Howitzer Artillery is part of the 155/52 artillery
      capabilities of Spain and Colombia

    - DONAR Self-Propelled Howitzer is based in an ASCOD 2
      platform, with a KMW modified PzH2000 turret. The DONAR is a
      new-generation, worldwide air-deployable (< 32 tons), fully autonomous
      and remotely operated 155/52mm artillery system. The system changes
      conventional artillery doctrine trough a reduced crew and logistics
      footprint, and is targeted to replace legacy systems (e.g., M109, AS90,
      K9, etc.) in service with modern armies. The DONAR has been fired
      successfully and is being presented to the German and Spanish Command.

    - ASCOD2 Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle is operative in
      Spain and Austria and is competing in the UK's FRES Program.

    - M109 Upgrading Solutions provide benefits to the M109 such as:
      - Higher fire power (rate of fire, 3 rounds in less than 15 seconds)
      - Higher survivability (dramatic time reduction in firing action and
        mission accomplishment significantly reduces vulnerability to the
        effects of counter-battery fires).
      - Higher safety for the crew and damages reduction in the howitzer

    - Coastal Defense: As an artillery expert, General Dynamics Santa
      Barbara Sistemas has created a solution to integrate legacy and new
      systems under a complete interoperable coastal defense system.

    - Ammunition: General Dynamics Santa Barbara Sistemas offers a
      complete portfolio of small, medium and direct and indirect caliber,
      used by customers worldwide, including the U.S. Army.

    - Leopardo 2E: General Dynamics Santa Barbara Sistemas, licensed by KMW,
      is producing and delivering the Leopardo 2A6 to the Spanish Army.

General Dynamics Information Technology showcases state-of-the-art
training and simulation solutions that advance operational readiness. Display
highlights include:

- Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT): Integrating training
      systems that replicate real-life urban battlefield environments for
      combat training. Integrated instrumentation facilitates realism and
      records all actions for a detailed After Action Review. GDIT is
      delivering an instrumented MOUT site to the US Army for the King
      Abdullah II Special Forces Training Center (KASOTC) in Jordan.

    - Integrated Instrumentation: Integrated instrumentation improves
      training fidelity and realism by providing the capability to infuse
      urban and range training environments with realistic conditions. The
      special effects employed to mimic realistic conditions include targetry,
      smoke, sounds and smells. General Dynamics Information Technology has
      developed advanced interactive control software for MOUT, Mobile MOUT
      and Range instrumentation. This new software improves the fidelity of
      instrumentation by merging video capture, position location and 3D
      imagery into a seamless environment. It also allows for better
      situational awareness by the controllers and facilitates quicker
      tracking and response.

    - Leader Decision Trainer (LDT): Enables tactical, support, and joint
      mission elements to rehearse realistic combat scenarios on actual
      terrain renderings. LDT is designed for flexibility, ease of use, and
      for immediate After Action Review. The LDT integrates legacy simulation
      systems and cutting-edge technology from the gaming entertainment
      industry to create a simulated battlespace in a realistic gaming
      environment.

    - Unmanned Systems Training: Designing and delivering training programs
      for any unmanned system and any mission. Training includes curriculum
      development, classroom, simulation and hands-on.

    - Command and Control Integrated Technology Software (C2IT): When it
      comes to Integrated Instrumentation of MOUT facilities, General Dynamics
      Information Technology has been the primary provider to the U.S. Army
      since 2001. The C2IT software system uses a Service Oriented
      Architecture that facilitates easy interoperability with other
      applications and occupies a much smaller server footprint than legacy
      systems. The software is ready for fielding to existing and new MOUT
      sites, and provides a more user-friendly, intuitive and dynamic new
      control software capability to our MOUT instrumentation product. Easy
      to use, easy to maintain, ready to perform, C2IT software is
      revolutionizing MOUT training and delivering real-world urban combat
      simulation.

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will demonstrate the Light Armored
Vehicle - High Capacity (LAV H)

- As the next step in the evolution of armored transport and support, the
      LAV H from General Dynamics Land System-Canada, represents its ongoing
      commitment to meeting constantly changing operational requirements. It
      offers built-in mine blast and IED protection, digital architecture and
      local situational awareness, state-of-the-art data and communications,
      and enhanced power management and control with heavier payloads. The
      LAV H provides the security and mobility a crew needs to get safely
      where they are going, with all the room they need to be fully equipped
      when they get there.

    - The LAV H is not only highly adapted to the modern battlefield, it is
      also highly versatile. Because it can be outfitted with a wide range of
      task-specific modules, it can be instrumental in a variety of combat
      and support missions. It is also easy to integrate and support. In
      familiar GDLS fashion, all upgrades fit existing LAV fleets and are
      backed by Through Life Support.

General Dynamics NASSCO showcases the multi-mission auxiliary support
ship for tomorrow.

- Logistics Support Ship (LSS) - LSS is a flexible, multi-mission vessel
      based on the U.S. Navy's T-AKE auxiliary ship. The LSS variant has the
      ability to supply more than 5,000 tons of dry cargo, deliver 23,000
      barrels of fuel, accommodate more than 900 people and utilize advanced
      C4I systems. With these capabilities, LSS can sustain forces from the
      sea, assist with humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and serve in
      command and control roles.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs
approximately 92,300 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in
business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and
munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and
technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet
at www.generaldynamics.com.