General Dynamics (GD)

Company ID: 217 | CIK: 0000040533
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted20242024United StatesTechnologies — GDITItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		GDIT acquired Iron EagleX, Inc. in 2024, expanding AI/ML, cyber, software development and cloud services; acquired-employee headcount not disclosed.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted20242024United States — Milwaukee, WisconsinAerospace — Jet Aviation (FBO operations)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FBO operations acquired in 2024 to expand the Upper Midwest customer footprint; acquired-employee headcount not disclosed.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesTechnologies (GDIT)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		GDIT acquired Iron EagleX, Inc. in 2024, expanding AI/ML, cyber, software development and cloud services; headcount added not disclosed.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesAerospace (Jet Aviation)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired FBO operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2024; headcount added not disclosed.
2023-12-31othercompleted2023Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Collective bargaining agreement renewals (union ratifications) covering the majority of represented employees (~22% of workforce) completed during 2023. Note M adds that 20 agreements covering approximately 2,100 employees are expected to be renegotiated in 2024. No restructuring, RIF, plant closure, or acquisition/divestiture headcount actions were disclosed for fiscal 2023.
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedTechnologiesMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2022 acquisition of a provider of mission-critical embedded computing solutions for U.S. Navy platforms; headcount added through the transaction was not disclosed. Note H shows $336 of goodwill added to Technologies via acquisitions in 2022.
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesTechnologiesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2022 acquisition of a provider of mission-critical embedded computing solutions for U.S. Navy platforms; no headcount, consideration or closing date disclosed. No restructuring, RIF or divestiture workforce actions disclosed for 2022.
2021-12-31restructuringcompleted2020-12-312020-12-31GlobalAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring actions taken in 2020 to adjust workforce size to revised production levels; impact reflected in 2021 operating earnings variance.
2021-10-03restructuringcompletedAerospaceUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge taken in Q2 2020 to adjust workforce size to revised production levels; disclosed in Q3 2021 MD&A as a favorable variance driver compared to prior year.
2021-07-04restructuringcompleted2020-04-01AerospaceUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Impact of 2020 restructuring charge to adjust workforce size to revised production levels.
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedAerospace (Gulfstream aircraft production)USD 59 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring actions adjusted workforce size to revised 2020 production levels following the April 2020 decision to reduce aircraft production and delivery rates due to COVID-19. The $59 million charge appears in the 2020 Aerospace operating-earnings variance table. Employee count not disclosed; filing also cites adjusted staffing levels and other cost-control measures.
2020-12-31othercompletedBath, Maine (Bath Iron Works shipyard)Marine Systems — Bath Iron WorksMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2020 Marine Systems operating margin improved despite a workforce strike at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. The filing does not disclose strike dates, headcount involved, or resolution terms.
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAerospaceUSD 59 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Full-year 2020 restructuring charges taken to resize the workforce to revised production and delivery levels after the April 2020 production-rate reduction; employee count and completion timeline not disclosed
2020-12-31othercompletedUnited StatesMarine Systems — Bath Iron WorksMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce strike at the Bath Iron Works shipyard during 2020; segment operating margin still rose despite the strike; employees affected not disclosed
2020-12-31restructuringcompleted2020-04-012020-12-31GlobalAerospaceUSD 59 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring actions taken to adjust workforce size to revised 2020 production levels due to COVID-19. Charge of $59 million reported. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2020-09-27restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAerospaceUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine-month 2020 restructuring charge of $42 to resize the workforce to revised 2020 production levels; no employee count, announcement date, or completion date disclosed. No separate restructuring footnote in this filing.
2020-09-27restructuringcompletedAerospaceUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring actions taken to adjust workforce size to revised 2020 production levels due to COVID-19 impact. Charge recorded in the first nine months of 2020.
2020-06-28restructuringcompletedUnited StatesAerospaceUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce size adjusted to revised 2020 production levels; no employee count disclosed. Charge recognized in first half of 2020.
2020-06-28restructuringcompletedAerospaceUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring actions taken to adjust workforce size to revised 2020 production levels. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedAerospace — support and administrative functionsMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Workforce reduction executed in the fourth quarter of 2019, primarily to streamline support and administrative functions; generated nonrecurring G&A/other costs in the Aerospace segment. Employee count and charge amount not separately quantified.
2019-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2019-12-31AerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nonrecurring Q4 2019 workforce reduction to streamline support and administrative functions; headcount and charge not quantified. Timing inferred from stated quarter.
2019-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedAerospace; Mission Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three businesses acquired during 2019 (two Aerospace, one Mission Systems) for an aggregate of approximately $20 million; acquired headcount not disclosed. Prior-year CSRA acquisition excluded.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedInformation Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale completed in 2019 of a business classified as held for sale at 12/31/2018; removed headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringcompleted2019-10-012019-12-31GlobalAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in workforce related to streamlining support and administrative functions in Q4 2019. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-032018-04-03United StatesInformation Technology (CSRA combined with GDIT)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of CSRA Inc. completed April 3, 2018 for a cash purchase price of $9.7 billion; the largest acquisition in the company's history. No employee headcount figure for the acquired business is disclosed. Legacy CSRA retirement plans were assumed as of the acquisition date (Note Q), and the combined GDIT/CSRA workforce serves defense, intelligence and federal civilian customers.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-03United StatesInformation TechnologyUSD 9,749 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash purchase price of $9.7 billion for CSRA Inc., combined with GDIT; headcount added not disclosed. Approximately $3.7 billion of legacy CSRA revenue included in 2018 results.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-12-31United States; Asia Pacific; Middle East; EuropeAerospace; Combat Systems; Mission SystemsUSD 400 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Five businesses acquired during 2018 for an aggregate of approximately $400 million, including Hawker Pacific (19 locations added), two FBOs, a German army maintenance provider, and a transmitter/receiver provider; headcount added not disclosed. Exact closing dates not specified.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-31United StatesInformation Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of a commercial health products business in the Information Technology segment during 2018; headcount removed not disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-31United StatesInformation TechnologyUSD 13 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Certain CSRA operations divested at a government customer's requirement to resolve an organizational conflict of interest; reported in discontinued operations with $13 of tax expense; headcount removed not disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-31United StatesInformation Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of a public-facing contact-center business in the fourth quarter of 2018 as post-CSRA portfolio shaping; headcount removed not disclosed.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-032018-04-03GlobalInformation TechnologyItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed acquisition of CSRA Inc. on April 3, 2018. Specific headcount added not disclosed in this filing, but total employee count increased from 98,600 in 2017 to 105,600 in 2018.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted20182018Asia Pacific and Middle EastAerospaceItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Hawker Pacific in 2018. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20182018United StatesInformation TechnologyItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold certain CSRA operations to address organizational conflict of interest and divested public-facing contact-center business. Specific headcount removed not disclosed.
2018-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-03United StatesInformation Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CSRA Inc. acquired April 3, 2018 for $9.7B; goodwill attributed partly to assembled workforce. No headcount figure disclosed.
2018-09-30divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesInformation Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Certain CSRA operations sold in Q3 2018 to address organizational conflict of interest; no headcount disclosed.
2018-09-30divestiture_reductionin_progress2019-09-30United StatesInformation Technologyother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Non-core IT operations classified as held for sale at September 30, 2018; expected divested within 12 months. No headcount disclosed.
2018-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-032018-04-03United StatesInformation Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of CSRA Inc. completed April 3, 2018; combined with GDIT. No employee headcount for CSRA disclosed in this filing.
2018-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2018-06-302018-06-30Asia Pacific / Middle EastAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Hawker Pacific acquired in Aerospace segment during first six months of 2018; no headcount disclosed.
2018-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2018-06-302018-06-30United StatesMission Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of a specialized transmitters and receivers provider in Mission Systems; no headcount disclosed.
2018-07-01divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-06-302018-06-30United StatesInformation Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of a commercial health products business in the Information Technology segment during first six months of 2018; no headcount disclosed.
2018-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-03Information TechnologyUSD 9,749 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired 100% of CSRA Inc. for $9.7 billion. Headcount not disclosed.
2018-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-03Asia Pacific and the Middle EastAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Hawker Pacific. Headcount not disclosed.
2018-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2018-04-03Mission Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired provider of specialized transmitters and receivers. Headcount not disclosed.
2018-04-01acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-092018-04-03United StatesInformation Systems and Technology (GDIT)USD 80 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CSRA Inc. acquired for $41.25/share, ~$9.7B aggregate consideration, funded partly by $7.5B 364-day facility draw; one-time ~$80M acquisition-completion charge expected in Q2 2018. No employee headcount disclosed.
2018-04-01acquisition_additionannounced2018-04-112018-06-30Asia Pacific and Middle EastAerospacesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Binding agreement to acquire Hawker Pacific for $250M; expected to close in Q2 2018 subject to customary conditions. No employee headcount disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fixed-base operation (FBO) acquired during 2017. Acquired headcount not disclosed. One of four businesses acquired in 2017 for an aggregate $399 (also referenced in MD&A).
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Manufacturer of electronics and communications products acquired during 2017. Acquired headcount not disclosed. One of four businesses acquired in 2017 for an aggregate $399.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Provider of mission-critical support services and technology solutions acquired during 2017 (described as a late-2017 acquisition in the IS&T MD&A discussion). Acquired headcount not disclosed. One of four businesses acquired in 2017 for an aggregate $399.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Manufacturer of signal distribution products acquired during 2017. Acquired headcount not disclosed. One of four businesses acquired in 2017 for an aggregate $399.
2017-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2018-02-12USD 10 (billions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent-event disclosure: definitive agreement to acquire CSRA for $40.75 per share in cash; transaction value includes assumption of $2.8 billion of CSRA debt and is a purchase value, not a severance or restructuring charge. Completion expected in the first half of 2018. CSRA headcount not disclosed in this filing.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesAerospaceUSD 399 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One of four businesses acquired during 2017 for an aggregate $399 million: a fixed-base operation (FBO). Aggregate purchase price is not allocated by segment; headcount added not disclosed. Closing dates not disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 399 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three of four businesses acquired during 2017 for an aggregate $399 million: an electronics and communications products manufacturer, a mission-critical support services provider, and a signal distribution products manufacturer. Aggregate purchase price is not allocated by segment; headcount added not disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2018-02-122018-06-30United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 9,600 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding CSRA shares at $40.75 per share in cash; transaction valued at $9.6 billion including assumption of $2.8 billion of CSRA debt, to be financed with cash and new debt via tender offer. Expected completion in the first half of 2018; headcount added not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016United States (Burbank, California)Aerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of a Burbank, CA-based aircraft management and charter services provider (identified as Avjet in Item 1). No employee headcount disclosed for the acquired business; purchase price described as not material.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of a manufacturer of unmanned undersea vehicles serving U.S. military and commercial customers. No employee headcount disclosed; purchase price described as not material.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2016 acquisition of an aircraft management and charter services provider (Avjet, Burbank, California); purchase price not material and headcount added not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2016 acquisition of a manufacturer of unmanned underwater vehicles; purchase price not material and headcount added not disclosed.
2016-04-03acquisition_additioncompletedAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2016 acquisition of an aircraft management and charter services provider; headcount added not disclosed. Goodwill of $17 million recorded in Aerospace.
2016-04-03acquisition_additioncompletedInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2016 acquisition of a manufacturer of unmanned underwater vehicles; headcount added not disclosed.
2015-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20142015-01Combat Systemsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement to sell the axle business entered in 2014 with a $146 net-of-tax loss recognized in 2014 (plus an additional $36 in Q4 2014); the sale itself closed in January 2015. No employee counts or fiscal-2015 charge disclosed.
2015-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20152015Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of a commercial cyber security product business completed in 2015, producing a $23 gain in the group's operating earnings (about a 30 basis-point impact). No employee counts disclosed.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted20152015Information Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Early-2015 consolidation of two businesses to form General Dynamics Mission Systems; MD&A attributes part of the group's 150 bp margin expansion to rightsizing including this consolidation. No employee counts or charge amounts disclosed.
2015-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014-01-012015-01-31United StatesCombat SystemsUSD 146 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell entered in 2014 with a $146 loss, net of tax, recognized that year; sale completed January 2015. Charge shown is the 2014 recognized loss, not a 2015 charge. Headcount not disclosed.
2015-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-12-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technologydiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed during 2015; a $23 gain on sale was included in the group's 2015 operating earnings. Headcount not disclosed.
2015-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014-12-312015-01-31GlobalCombat SystemsUSD 146 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of axle business completed in January 2015. Loss of $146 million recognized in 2014.
2015-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-12-312015-12-31GlobalInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of commercial cyber security business completed in 2015.
2015-04-05restructuringcompletedEuropeCombat SystemsUSD 29 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Filing notes $29M in restructuring charges in Q1 2014 for employee severance in European military vehicles business, completed in 2014. No specific headcount disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014EuropeCombat Systems — European Land Systems and weapons systems businessesMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Margin improvement in European and weapons businesses attributed to reduced overhead following restructuring activities completed in 2013 and early 2014; no employee counts or 2014 charge amounts quantified.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted20142014Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One acquisition in 2014: a provider of mission-critical IT and networking support, generating $127 of goodwill. Employee headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2014-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20142015-01Combat Systems — axle businessUSD 146 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement to sell the axle business reached in 2014; sale completed January 2015. $146 loss net of tax recognized in discontinued operations (restated presentation); affected headcount not disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted20142015-01Information Systems and Technology — consolidation of two businesses to form General Dynamics Mission SystemsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in 2014 to improve efficiency and customer responsiveness; consolidation effective January 2015 (subsequent to fiscal year-end). No workforce impact quantified.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One acquisition completed in 2014, a provider of mission-critical IT and networking support; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price allocation added $127 of goodwill to the IS&T reporting unit.
2014-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-01-31United StatesCombat SystemsUSD 146 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell the axle business entered in 2014; sale completed January 2015 with a $146 loss net of tax. Headcount removed not disclosed; charge is the after-tax loss on sale, not severance.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-01-31United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced during 2014, two businesses in the group were consolidated to form General Dynamics Mission Systems, effective January 2015; headcount impact and charges not disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressUnited States; EuropeCombat SystemsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states the group undertook restructuring activities, with overhead cost reductions following restructuring completed in 2013 and early 2014; no 2014 headcount or charge amounts disclosed. Prior-year (2012) European Land Systems restructuring charges of $98 are excluded as prior-year activity.
2014-06-29restructuringcompletedEuropeCombat SystemsUSD 29 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		First-quarter 2014 restructuring activities in the group's European business; MD&A cites a $29 charge pressuring first-half 2014 margins. No employee count, announcement date, or completion date disclosed; no separate restructuring footnote in this filing.
2014-06-29divestiture_reductionannounced2014-06United StatesCombat Systems — axle businessUSD 106 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In June 2014 the company committed to a plan to sell its axle business; assets and liabilities classified as held for sale with a $106 after-tax write-down. Headcount associated with the divestiture not disclosed; charge is an after-tax fair-value write-down, not severance.
2014-03-30restructuringin_progressAustriaCombat SystemsUSD 29 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring charges recorded in Q1 2014 in Austrian operations, primarily employee severance, to better align the European military vehicles business with future demand. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2014-03-30restructuringcompletedEuropeCombat SystemsUSD 29 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance-related charges in European military vehicles business.
2013-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited States and EuropeCombat Systems — U.S. and European military vehicles businessesMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2013 cost-reduction initiatives cut headcount in the U.S. and European military vehicles businesses by more than 25 percent (relative to those businesses, not the total workforce, so percent_of_workforce left null); weapons systems and munitions businesses were also consolidated. Driven by decreased U.S. Army spending, sequestration and the government shutdown. No 2013 charge amount quantified in the filing; broader cost-reduction and business-optimization initiatives continue beyond 2013.
2013-12-31otherannounced4,3002014Various (U.S. and international operations)Company-wideother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Approximately 4,300 employees are covered by 11 collective agreements whose terms are expected to be renegotiated in 2014; Item 1 separately notes agreements covering about 5 percent of total employees expire in 2014. Routine labor-relations renegotiation, not a headcount-reduction event; company notes no significant historical disruption from renegotiations.
2013-12-31restructuringin_progress2013-12-31United States and EuropeCombat Systems — U.S. and European military vehicles businessesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost-reduction initiatives implemented during 2013 in response to decreased customer spending; headcount in the U.S. and European military vehicles businesses was reduced by more than 25 percent. The 25 percent is of those businesses, not of total company workforce; no 2013 charge amount or absolute affected headcount disclosed.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-12-31United StatesCombat Systems — weapons systems and munitions businessesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Weapons systems and munitions businesses were consolidated as part of 2013 cost-reduction initiatives; no affected-headcount or charge amount disclosed.
2013-12-31othercompleted8,0002013-12-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology — IT solutions and mission support servicesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states more than 8,000 employees were added during 2013 to support commercial wireless IT infrastructure schedules and a new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services contact-center contract; count captured as disclosed lower bound.
2013-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalCombat SystemsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Group undertook restructuring activities to ensure competitive positioning in response to decreased customer spending. Specific headcount or charge amounts not disclosed in Item 1.
2013-09-29restructuringin_progressUnited StatesCombat Systems — U.S. military vehiclesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Headcount reduced by over 20 percent in the U.S. military vehicles business during the first nine months of 2013, part of cost-reduction initiatives including headcount reductions, restructurings and consolidations in response to decreased U.S. Army spending. No absolute count or charge disclosed.
2013-09-29restructuringin_progressEuropeCombat Systems — European military vehiclesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Headcount reduced by over 20 percent in the European military vehicles business during the first nine months of 2013; savings from restructuring and consolidation contributed to a 240 bp third-quarter margin improvement. No absolute count or charge disclosed.
2013-09-29restructuringin_progressUnited KingdomInformation Systems and Technology — mobile communication systems (U.K. business)USD 20 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring-related charges of $20 in the first nine months of 2013, including $11 in the third quarter, from aligning the U.K. business with demand and consolidating it into the North American mobile communication systems business. No employee count disclosed.
2013-09-29otherin_progressUnited StatesInformation Systems and Technology — IT servicesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		IT services business added over 6,000 employees during 2013 to meet commercial wireless customers' accelerated IT infrastructure schedules and to start a CMS contact-center services contract. Filer states 'throughout the year'; treated as a workforce addition rather than a discrete action.
2013-09-29restructuringin_progress2013-06-30United KingdomInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Consolidation of UK business into North American mobile communication systems business. $11M charge in Q3; total $20M YTD.
2013-09-29restructuringin_progress20%United States and EuropeCombat SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount reduced by over 20% in U.S. and European military vehicles businesses during the first nine months of 2013.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progress2013-04-01EuropeCombat Systems — European military vehiclesUSD 18 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring-related charges in Q2 2013 to reduce cost structure of European military vehicles business; no employee count disclosed.
2013-06-30restructuringannounced2013-07-01United StatesCombat Systems — weapons systems and munitionsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		July 2013 announcement to consolidate weapons systems business into munitions business; no employee count or charge disclosed. Company expects to cover majority of 2013 consolidation costs with savings.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progress20122013-04-30EuropeCombat Systems — European Land SystemsUSD 15 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program to eliminate excess capacity and align European Land Systems with European demand; $98 restructuring charge recorded in 2012 (prior year). Additional $15 of severance estimated for Q2 2013 after labor-representative discussions; enhanced voluntary-severance offer ran through April 2013. No employee count disclosed.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progress2012-01-012013-06-30EuropeCombat Systems - European Land SystemsUSD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Additional severance costs estimated based on acceptance rate of enhanced voluntary termination benefit offered through April 2013.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEuropeCombat Systems — European Land Systems (military vehicles)USD 98 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fourth-quarter 2012 charge for plans to eliminate excess capacity and align the European military vehicles business with anticipated lower demand; primarily severance determined under local laws. Filer disclosed reasonably possible additional severance of $30-40 beyond the liability recorded at December 31, 2012. Headcount affected not disclosed. Charge recorded in Q4 2012; no specific announcement or completion date given.
2012-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedEuropeAerospace — Jet Aviation maintenance businessUSD 191 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Maintenance business being right-sized for anticipated demand; three European maintenance facilities sold in December 2012. Associated charge is a Q4 2012 impairment of contract/program and technology intangible assets in Jet Aviation's maintenance business, not severance; headcount affected not disclosed.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEuropeCombat Systems — European Land Systems (military vehicles)USD 98 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge recorded in Q4 2012 (exact announcement date not disclosed) to eliminate excess capacity and align the European military vehicles business with expected demand; primarily estimated severance. Filer states actual severance could be $30-40 million higher pending local administrative process with government and labor representatives. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesAerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, Information Systems and TechnologyUSD 444 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Seven businesses acquired during 2012 for an aggregate $444 million, funded by cash on hand (Houston Hobby FBO; Gayston defense operations; Earl Industries Ship Repair and Coatings; Applied Physical Sciences; IPWireless; Open Kernel Labs; Fidelis Security Systems). Headcount added through these acquisitions not disclosed; charge value shown is aggregate purchase price, not a severance charge.
2012-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedEuropeAerospace — Jet Aviation maintenance businessUSD 191 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three European-based maintenance facilities sold in December 2012 as the business was right-sized for anticipated demand; associated $191 million intangible asset impairment recorded in Q4 2012. Headcount removed not disclosed; charge value is the impairment, not severance.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-10-01EuropeCombat SystemsUSD 98 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring-related charges, primarily severance, for activities associated with eliminating excess capacity and aligning European military vehicles business for anticipated lower demand. Recorded in Q4 2012.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEuropean Land Systems [Member] / Employee Severance [Member]USD 98,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2012-02-29United StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired a fixed-base operation at Houston Hobby Airport providing fuel, catering and MRO services to private aircraft; closed February 29, 2012. Headcount added not disclosed; part of $165 million of aggregate 2012 acquisitions funded by cash on hand.
2012-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2012-06-08United StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired a provider of 3G/4G LTE wireless broadband network equipment for public safety and military customers; closed June 8, 2012. Headcount added not disclosed.
2012-07-01acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesMarine SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of the Ship Repair and Coatings Division of Earl Industries (Norfolk, Virginia and Mayport, Florida ship repair supporting the U.S. Navy fleet); announced during or after the quarter and closed in the third quarter of 2012. Headcount added not disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesCombat Systems; Marine Systems; Information Systems and TechnologyUSD 1,600 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six businesses acquired during 2011 for $1.6 billion aggregate cash (closings 2011-07-15, 2011-07-22, 2011-08-12, 2011-09-30, 2011-10-31, 2011-12-19); acquired headcount not disclosed. Charge shown is purchase price, not a severance charge.
2011-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2011-06United StatesCombat Systems — weapons systems (detection systems business)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the detection systems portion of the weapons systems business completed in the second quarter of 2011; $38 pretax gain reported in other income. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-01-082010-01-08Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Provider of software for military mission planning and execution acquired for cash; headcount added not disclosed. One of three 2010 acquisitions for aggregate cash consideration of $233 million.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-05-122010-05-12Combat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Business that demilitarizes, incinerates and disposes of munitions, explosives and explosive wastes acquired for cash; headcount added not disclosed. One of three 2010 acquisitions for aggregate $233 million.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06-222010-06-22United KingdomInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		U.K.-based company that designs and manufactures sensor and optical surveillance systems for military and security applications acquired for cash; headcount added not disclosed. One of three 2010 acquisitions for aggregate $233 million.
2010-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20082010SpainUSD 11 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement to sell the Spanish nitrocellulose operation was entered in 2008 and the sale completed in 2010; results reported in discontinued operations. Pretax loss of $11 million was recognized in 2008 in anticipation of the sale. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2010-12-31otherannounced2,4003%2011other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Terms of nine collective agreements covering approximately 2,400 employees expected to be renegotiated during 2011; Item 1 separately notes agreements covering approximately 3 percent of total employees expire during 2011. Historically, renegotiations have occurred without material disruption.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-01-082010-01-08United StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of a military mission-planning software provider; headcount added not disclosed
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-05-122010-05-12United StatesCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of a munitions and explosives demilitarization business; headcount added not disclosed
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06-222010-06-22United KingdomInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of a U.K. sensor and optical surveillance systems manufacturer; headcount added not disclosed
2010-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20102010SpainCombat Systemsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Spanish nitrocellulose operation completed in 2010; business reported in discontinued operations, headcount removed not disclosed
2010-12-31restructuringcompleted2009Aerospace GroupAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Workforce reductions and severance costs occurred in 2009; 2010 results favorably impacted by absence of these costs.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010GlobalCombat Systems, Information Systems and TechnologyUSD 233 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed three acquisitions in 2010 for $233 million. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2010-07-04othercompletedAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Two-week furlough at aircraft manufacturing facility resulting in fewer large-cabin deliveries.
2009-12-31othercompleted2009-072009-08Savannah, Georgia, United StatesAerospace — Gulfstream aircraft assembly/production operationsMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Five-week temporary furlough implemented in July and August 2009 (third quarter) as part of Gulfstream production cuts in response to the business-jet market downturn; the filing does not disclose how many employees were furloughed.
2009-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Filer cites severance costs associated with workforce reduction activities as a negative factor in Aerospace 2009 operating earnings; no headcount or charge amount is disclosed, and the filing does not specify whether reductions related to Gulfstream or Jet Aviation operations.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-01-262009-01-26Information Systems and Technology — IT services for classified customersbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		An information technology services business performing work for classified customers was acquired on January 26, 2009; headcount added through the acquisition was not disclosed. Aggregate cash consideration for the two 2009 acquisitions was $811 million.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-09-022009-09-02United StatesInformation Systems and Technology — electro-optical/infrared sensors and stabilized camerasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Axsys Technologies, Inc. (Rocky Hill, Connecticut) acquired September 2, 2009; headcount added through the acquisition was not disclosed. Aggregate cash consideration for the two 2009 acquisitions was $811 million.
2009-12-31layoffcompleted2009-08-31United States (Savannah, Georgia)Aerospace — Gulfstream aircraft assembly operationsMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Five-week furlough at the Savannah production center in July and August 2009, part of production and delivery schedule reductions in response to the business-jet market downturn; no headcount or cost figure disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-12-31United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Group operating earnings were impacted by severance costs from workforce reduction activities during 2009; no employee count or charge amount disclosed. No restructuring footnote is presented in this filing.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-09-02United States (Rocky Hill, Connecticut)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Axsys Technologies, Inc. completed September 2, 2009; part of $811 million aggregate 2009 acquisition spend. Headcount added not disclosed.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-01-26United StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of an IT services business serving classified customers completed January 26, 2009; second of two 2009 acquisitions totaling $811 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2009-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2008-12-312010-12-31SpainCombat Systems — nitrocellulose operationMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell the Spanish nitrocellulose operation was entered in 2008 (pretax loss of $11 recognized in discontinued operations); awaiting Spanish government approval with sale expected to close in 2010. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-07-012009-08-31United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Five-week furlough at aircraft assembly operations in Savannah, Georgia, in July and August 2009.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-012009-12-31GlobalAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs associated with workforce reduction activities in the Aerospace group.
2009-10-04layoffcompletedUnited StatesAerospace (Gulfstream)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned five-week workforce furlough in July and August 2009 to bridge the business-jet market downturn; no headcount or severance amount disclosed.
2009-10-04restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A cites severance costs from workforce reduction activities negatively impacting 2009 earnings; no employee count or charge quantified.
2009-10-04acquisition_additioncompleted2009-09-022009-09-02United StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Axsys Technologies, Inc. (Rocky Hill, CT) closed September 2, 2009; headcount added not disclosed.
2009-10-04acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Second 2009 acquisition, a business serving classified customers, acquired for cash within the nine-month period; closing date and headcount not disclosed.
2009-10-04restructuringcompleted2009-08-31United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Planned five-week workforce furlough in July and August 2009 to bridge market downturn.
2009-10-04restructuringcompletedAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs associated with workforce reduction activities incurred in 2009.
2009-07-05acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 165 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2009 cash acquisition of one business performing work for classified customers; purchase price approximately $165 million. No headcount added disclosed.
2009-07-05layoffin_progressUnited StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A states 2009 Aerospace operating earnings were impacted by severance costs from workforce reduction activities; no employee count or charge amount disclosed.
2009-07-05otherannouncedUnited StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned workforce furlough expected to reduce Aerospace quarterly revenues and margins in Q3 2009; no duration or headcount disclosed.
2009-07-05acquisition_additionannounced2009-09-30United StatesAerospaceUSD 643 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement signed in Q2 2009 to acquire Axsys Technologies for $643 million; pending regulatory and shareholder approval, expected to close in Q3 2009. No headcount disclosed.
2009-07-05restructuringin_progressAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Operating earnings impacted by severance costs associated with workforce reduction activities.
2009-07-05otherannouncedAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Quarterly revenues and operating margins likely to decline in second half, particularly Q3, due to a planned workforce furlough.
2009-04-05reduction_in_forcein_progressUnited StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A cites severance costs tied to workforce reduction activities as a driver of lower Aerospace operating earnings; no employee count, charge amount, or timing disclosed. No restructuring footnote appears in this filing.
2009-04-05layoffannounced2009-09-30United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned workforce furlough in the third quarter of 2009, disclosed as part of quarterly revenue outlook; no headcount or duration given. Completion date reflects the stated quarter.
2009-04-05acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 170 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One business acquired in Q1 2009 for approximately $170 in cash, performing work for classified customers; no headcount or closing date disclosed. Charge value is the purchase price, not a workforce charge.
2009-04-05restructuringin_progressAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		MD&A mentions 'severance costs associated with workforce reduction activities' impacting Q1 2009 earnings, but does not disclose the number of employees affected or specific charge amounts.
2009-04-05otherannounced2009-09-30AerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Filer expects 'quarterly revenues are likely to fluctuate during the year, including the effect of a planned workforce furlough in the third quarter.'
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-02-292008-02-29United States (Glen Rock, Pennsylvania)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Integrated Defense Systems, Inc. (IDSI), producer of advanced filtering technologies and broadband power amplifiers for tactical communications. One of five 2008 acquisitions totaling roughly $3.2 billion in aggregate; individual purchase price and acquired-employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-222008-07-22United States (Towson, Maryland)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired ViPS, Inc., a healthcare technology solutions provider and wholly owned subsidiary of HLTH Corporation. Acquired-employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-232008-07-23United States (Honolulu, Hawaii)Marine Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired HSI Electric, Inc., a marine and industrial electrical company specializing in electrical apparatus installation, maintenance and repair. Acquired-employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-11-052008-11-05Global — headquartered Zurich, Switzerland; aircraft service centers in more than 20 locations worldwideAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Jet Aviation, an aviation-services provider performing aircraft completions and refurbishments, support services, aircraft management and fixed-base operations. Acquired-employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-12-192008-12-19United States (Troy, Michigan); global operationsCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired AxleTech International, a manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspensions, brakes and aftermarket parts for heavy-payload military and commercial vehicles. Acquired-employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductionin_progress20082009SpainCombat SystemsUSD 11 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement entered in 2008 to sell the Combat Systems group's Spanish nitrocellulose operation; sale expected to close in the first quarter of 2009. An $11 million pretax loss was recognized in discontinued operations in anticipation of the sale — a disposal loss, not a severance charge. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-02-292008-02-29United States (Glen Rock, Pennsylvania)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Integrated Defense Systems, Inc. (IDSI), advanced filtering technologies and broadband power amplifiers for tactical communications. Acquired headcount not disclosed; part of five 2008 acquisitions totaling approximately $3.2 billion in cash.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-222008-07-22United States (Towson, Maryland)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		ViPS, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of HLTH Corporation; healthcare technology solutions. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-232008-07-23United States (Honolulu, Hawaii)Marine Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		HSI Electric, Inc., marine and industrial electrical company. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-11-052008-11-05Switzerland (Zurich), with operations in Europe and the United StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Jet Aviation; aircraft completions, refurbishment, support services and FBO operations at more than 20 locations worldwide. Acquired headcount not disclosed; purchase price allocation preliminary at year end.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-12-192008-12-19United States (Troy, Michigan), with international operationsCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AxleTech International; engineered axles, suspensions, brakes and aftermarket parts for heavy-payload vehicles. Acquired headcount not disclosed; purchase price allocation preliminary at year end.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2008-12-312009-03-31SpainCombat Systems — nitrocellulose operationdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement entered in 2008 to sell the Spanish nitrocellulose operation; pretax loss of $11 million recognized in discontinued operations. Expected to close in the first quarter of 2009. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2008-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2008-02-292008-02-29United StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Integrated Defense Systems, Inc. (Glen Rock, Pennsylvania) for approximately $65 million in cash; no employee headcount disclosed.
2008-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-01United StatesInformation Systems and Technologysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent-event acquisition of ViPS, Inc., a healthcare technology solutions company, for approximately $225 million, funded with cash on hand; no employee headcount disclosed.
2008-03-30acquisition_additioncompleted2008-02-29United States (Glen Rock, Pennsylvania)Information Systems and TechnologyUSD 65 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		IDSI acquired for approximately $65 in cash; purchase price allocated to fair value of net assets with excess recorded as goodwill ($44 to IS&T). No employee headcount for the acquired business is disclosed; purchase accounting estimates were still preliminary at quarter-end.
2007-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-01-052007-01-05CanadaCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of SNC Technologies Inc. (SNC TEC), an ammunition systems integrator; headcount added not disclosed. Four 2007 acquisitions totaled approximately $330 million in aggregate.
2007-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-03-022007-03-02United StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of WECO Aerospace Systems, Inc. (Lincoln, California), an aviation-component overhaul company; headcount added not disclosed.
2007-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-10-242007-10-24United StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Monteria, LLC (Mount Airy, Maryland), signals intelligence systems provider; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price allocation preliminary at year-end.
2007-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-11-132007-11-13AustraliaInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Mediaware International Pty Ltd., real-time video processing software developer; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price allocation preliminary at year-end.
2007-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesOtherdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the company's coal mining operation completed in 2007 for approximately $25 million in proceeds; headcount removed not disclosed. An after-tax loss of $37 million had been recognized in 2006 in anticipation of the sale.
2007-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2007-01-08Canada (Montreal, Quebec)Combat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of SNC Technologies Inc. (ammunition system integrator); purchase price allocation for SNC TEC still preliminary at quarter-end. No employee count disclosed.
2007-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2007-03-08United States (Lincoln, California)Aerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of WECO Aerospace Systems, Inc., an aviation-component overhaul company. No employee count disclosed.
2007-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2007-09-30United StatesCoal mining operation (previously Resources)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of coal mining operation completed in Q3 2007 for approximately $25 million proceeds; an after-tax loss of $37 million had been recognized in Q4 2006. No employee count disclosed; announcement date approximated to quarter-end as no separate date given.
2007-04-01acquisition_additioncompleted2007-01-08Canada (Montreal, Quebec)Combat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of SNC Technologies Inc. (ammunition systems integrator); purchase price approximately $300 million in cash. No employee count disclosed.
2007-04-01acquisition_additioncompleted2007-03-08United States (Lincoln, California)Aerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of WECO Aerospace Systems, Inc. (aviation-component overhaul); part of approximately $300 million aggregate cash paid for two Q1 2007 acquisitions. No employee count disclosed.
2007-04-01divestiture_reductionin_progress2006-12-312007-12-31United StatesCoal mining operation (formerly Resources)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale process initiated in 2006, expected to close during 2007; business reported in discontinued operations. No headcount associated with the divestiture disclosed.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-172006-01-17United States (Fairfax, Virginia)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of FC Business Systems, Inc.; headcount added not disclosed. Aggregate 2006 acquisition cash outlay was $2.3 billion for three businesses.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-06-082006-06-08United States (Fairfax, Virginia)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Anteon International Corporation; net purchase price approximately $2.1 billion after divesting certain Anteon contracts. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-07-072006-07-07United States (Scranton, Pennsylvania)Combat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation's Scranton operation; contributed about 1 percent of Combat Systems sales growth. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-03-012006-06-30United StatesResources (aggregates business)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of aggregates business closed in Q2 2006 for approximately $315 cash; operations reclassified to discontinued operations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2006-12-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2006-01-012007-06-30United StatesResources (coal mining operation)USD 37 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan initiated in 2006 to sell coal business; after-tax charge of $37 in Q4 2006 tied to reduced expected sale price and multi-employer pension plan withdrawal. Headcount removed not disclosed; closing may slip past Q2 2007.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-01-012007-01-31Canada (Quebec)Combat SystemsUSD 275 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: acquisition of SNC Technologies Inc. completed January 2007 for approximately $275, funded with cash on hand; headcount added not disclosed.
2006-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2007-01-01United StatesAerospacesubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: announced January 2007 acquisition of WECO Aerospace Systems, a privately held aviation-component overhaul company; headcount added not disclosed.
2006-10-01acquisition_additioncompleted2006-06-082006-06-08Fairfax, Virginia, USAInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Anteon International Corporation closed June 8, 2006; net purchase price approximately $2.1 billion after divestiture of certain contracts. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2006-10-01acquisition_additioncompleted2006-01-182006-01-18Fairfax, Virginia, USAInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of FC Business Systems, Inc. closed January 18, 2006. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2006-10-01acquisition_additioncompleted2006-07-072006-07-07Scranton, Pennsylvania, USACombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation's Scranton operation closed July 7, 2006 (within the quarter); supplier of large-caliber projectile metal parts. No employee headcount added disclosed; MD&A states the acquisition did not significantly affect third-quarter group results.
2006-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-03-01United StatesResources (aggregates business, reported in discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to sell aggregates business signed March 1, 2006; transaction closed in Q2 2006 with approximately $310 million proceeds and an after-tax gain of approximately $220 million. Exact closing date and headcount removed not disclosed.
2006-10-01divestiture_reductionannouncedUnited StatesResources (coal mining operation, reported in discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company states it has taken steps to sell its coal mining operation, expected within the next year; no announcement date, completion date, or headcount impact disclosed.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-04-012005-04-01United States (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of MAYA Viz Ltd. (visualization and collaboration technologies); part of three 2005 acquisitions totaling approximately $275 million cash. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-08-162005-08-16United States (Cupertino, California)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Tadpole Computer, Inc. (secure mobile computing platforms). Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-09-022005-09-02United States (Spokane, Washington)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Itronix Corporation (rugged mobile computing). Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-03-312005-03-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology; Combat Systemsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of several small non-core businesses in first quarter 2005 (aeronautical R&D, propulsion systems, facilities R&D, airborne electronics systems), with combined proceeds of approximately $300 million; after-tax loss of $8 recognized. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2005-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2005-12-312006-06-30United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement entered in Q4 2005 to acquire Anteon International Corporation for approximately $2.2 billion including assumed debt; to be financed with cash and commercial paper, expected to close in first half 2006. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2006-02-282006-06-30North America and internationalCombat SystemsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		February 2006 definitive agreement to acquire SNC Technologies, Inc., an ammunition systems integrator; expected to close in Q2 2006. Subsequent event; headcount added not disclosed.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2006-03-012006-06-30United States (Illinois and Indiana)Resourcessubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		March 1, 2006 definitive agreement to sell the aggregates business (total assets $124 million, liabilities $43 million at 12/31/2005); expected to close in first half 2006. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2005-04-03divestiture_reductioncompletedInformation Systems and Technology; Combat Systemsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Four non-core businesses divested in Q1 2005: aeronautical R&D and propulsion systems (agreements signed 2004), plus facilities R&D and airborne electronics. Combined proceeds of $370; after-tax loss of $9 on the two Q1 sales. No employee counts disclosed.
2005-04-03acquisition_additioncompleted2005-04-012005-04-01United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired MAYA Viz Ltd. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (visualization and collaboration technologies). No headcount added disclosed; total Q1 business acquisitions were $37 net of cash acquired.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-07-092004-07-09United States (Gilbert, Arizona)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Spectrum Astro, Inc.; no headcount disclosed. Part of three 2004 acquisitions totaling approximately $500 million
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-09-172004-09-17United States (Newton, North Carolina)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of TriPoint Global Communications Inc.; no headcount disclosed
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-11-012004-11-01United States (Orlando, Florida)Combat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Engineering Technology Inc.; no headcount disclosed
2004-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2004-12-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology; Combat SystemsUSD 2 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two non-core businesses sold during 2004 (automotive/airline software products business and specialty-vehicle electrical equipment business); after-tax loss of $2 million recognized; no headcount disclosed
2004-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-03-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology; Combat Systemsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreements signed in 2004 to sell the aeronautical R&D business and the propulsion systems business; both closed in Q1 2005; no headcount disclosed
2004-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-03-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology; Combat Systemssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three additional businesses sold in Q1 2005 (facilities R&D, airborne electronics systems, fuel storage systems); anticipated combined proceeds of approximately $400 million across 2005 divestitures; no headcount disclosed
2004-10-03acquisition_additioncompleted2004-07-09United States (Gilbert, Arizona)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Spectrum Astro, Inc. completed 2004-07-09; no employee headcount added disclosed. Purchase price allocation still preliminary at quarter-end.
2004-10-03acquisition_additioncompleted2004-09-17United States (Newton, North Carolina)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of TriPoint Global Communications, Inc. completed 2004-09-17; no employee headcount added disclosed. Purchase price allocation still preliminary at quarter-end.
2004-07-04acquisition_additioncompleted2004-07-092004-07-09United States (Gilbert, Arizona)Information Systems and Technologysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Spectrum Astro, Inc. acquired after quarter end; manufactures and integrates space systems, satellites and ground-support equipment. No headcount added disclosed.
2004-07-04acquisition_additionannounced2004-062004-09United States (Newton, North Carolina)Information Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire TriPoint Global Communications Inc., pending regulatory approval; expected to close in Q3 2004. No headcount added disclosed.
2004-04-04plant_closureannounced2004-12-31Glen Cove, New York, United StatesAerospace (Glen Cove operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Following an internal investigation tied to a grand jury subpoena, management announced closure of the Glen Cove facility effective year-end 2004; no employee count or charge disclosed. Announcement date not stated.
2004-04-04acquisition_additionannounced2004-03-312004-12-31United Kingdom, Scandinavia, South AfricaCombat SystemsUSD 550 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash offer for Alvis plc valued at approximately $550 million; boards approved, subject to regulatory approval and majority tender, expected completion in second half of 2004. Headcount added not disclosed; announcement month stated as March 2004, day not given.
2004-04-04acquisition_additionannounced2004-03-312004-06-30Gilbert, Arizona, United StatesInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Spectrum Astro, Inc., a space systems integrator; subject to regulatory approval, expected to close in Q2 2004. Headcount added not disclosed; announcement month stated as March 2004, day not given.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-012003-03-01London, Ontario, CanadaCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of GM Defense from General Motors for approximately $1.1 billion cash; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-312003-03-31Herndon, Virginia, USAInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Creative Technology Incorporated; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-08-112003-08-11Arlington, Virginia, USAInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Veridian Corporation for approximately $1.5 billion cash; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-09-042003-09-04Garland, Texas, USACombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of substantially all assets of Intercontinental Manufacturing Company (IMCO); headcount added not disclosed.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-09-102003-09-10Fairfax, Virginia, USAInformation Systems and Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Digital System Resources, Inc.; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-10-022003-10-02Vienna, AustriaCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Steyr Daimler Puch Spezialfahrzeug AG & Co. KG; headcount added not disclosed. Item 1 states seven acquisitions were completed during 2003; Note B names six.
2003-12-31layoffin_progressUnited StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In response to the business aviation downturn, the group implemented cost reductions, layoffs and process improvements during 2003; no headcount or charge quantified. Management expected significant annual expense savings beginning 2004.
2003-12-31plant_closureannounced2004-12-31Glen Cove, New York, USAItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Following an internal investigation related to a grand jury subpoena (received 2003-08-08), management announced closure of the Glen Cove operations effective at year-end 2004; affected-employee count not disclosed. Operations were acquired in June 2002.
2003-12-31layoffcompleted2003United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company took actions including cost reductions and layoffs in Aerospace group to reduce costs and improve profitability.
2003-12-31plant_closureannounced20032004-12-31New York, United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyItem_3_Legal_Proceedings
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Glen Cove facility closure announced effective year-end 2004 following internal investigation and government subpoena.
2003-09-28restructuringin_progressAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company took significant steps to realign production operations to reduce costs; restructuring charges contributed to decline in operating earnings. No specific headcount or charge amount disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-012003-03-01London, Ontario, CanadaCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired GM Defense, a General Motors business unit, for $1.1 billion in cash; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price and asset appraisal still preliminary at quarter-end.
2003-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-312003-03-31Herndon, Virginia, United StatesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of privately held Creative Technology Incorporated (CTI); headcount added not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2003-042003-04London Luton Airport, United KingdomMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired BBA Aviation's aircraft service business; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additionannounced2003-062003-08Arlington, Virginia, United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Veridian Corporation at $35.00 per share, about $1.5 billion including assumed debt; expected to close mid-August 2003; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additionannounced2003-072003-09Garland, Texas, United StatesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		July 2003 definitive agreement to acquire International Manufacturing Company (IMCO) from Datron, Inc.; subject to Datron shareholder vote and regulatory approvals; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additionannounced2003-072003-09Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		July 2003 definitive agreement to acquire privately owned Digital System Resources, Inc. (DSR); subject to regulatory approvals; headcount added not disclosed.
2003-06-29othercompleted2003-07-28United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Green aircraft production facilities suspended for the month of July 2003 in response to a reduced aircraft delivery forecast; operations resumed July 28, 2003. Number of workers affected not disclosed.
2003-06-29othercompleted2003-07-172003-07-17New London, Connecticut, United StatesMarine SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed negotiations with the Metal Trades Council and entered a new 5-year labor contract; prior agreement had been scheduled to expire October 29, 2004. Covered-employee count not disclosed.
2003-06-29othercompleted2003-07-17New London, ConnecticutMarine SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed contract negotiations with Metal Trades Council and entered into new 5-year labor contract.
2003-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-01London, OntarioCombat SystemsUSD 1,100 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired GM Defense for $1.1 billion in cash. Headcount not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-31Herndon, VirginiaInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Creative Technology Incorporated. Headcount not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2003-04-01London Luton Airport, United KingdomAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired BBA Aviation's aircraft service business. Headcount not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additionannounced2003-06-012003-08-15Arlington, VirginiaInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 1,500 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Entered definitive agreement to acquire Veridian Corporation for $1.5 billion including assumption of debt. Headcount not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additionannounced2003-07-012003-09-30Garland, TexasCombat Systemssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Entered definitive agreement to acquire International Manufacturing Company (IMCO). Headcount not disclosed.
2003-06-29acquisition_additionannounced2003-07-012003-09-30Fairfax, VirginiaMarine Systemssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Entered definitive agreement to acquire Digital System Resources, Inc. (DSR). Headcount not disclosed.
2003-03-30acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-01London, Ontario, CanadaCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired GM Defense from General Motors for $1.1 billion cash; no employee count disclosed. Purchase accounting estimates still preliminary.
2003-03-30acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-01Herndon, Virginia, United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired privately held Creative Technology Incorporated (CTI) in March 2003; no employee count disclosed.
2003-03-30acquisition_additionannounced2003-04-01London Luton Airport, United KingdomAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		April 2003 subsequent-event acquisition of BBA Aviation's aircraft service business; financed with commercial paper; no employee count disclosed.
2003-03-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-10-01United StatesInformation Systems and Technology (discontinued operations)USD 109 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exited undersea fiber optic cable-laying business in Q4 2002 due to overcapacity and lack of backlog; $109 after-tax charge for ship leases and asset write-down. No employee count disclosed; residual assets/liabilities remain on the Q1 2003 balance sheet.
2002-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-12-192003-03-01London, Ontario, CanadaCombat SystemsUSD 1,100 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of General Motors Defense, the company's Stryker joint-venture partner; consummated March 1, 2003 (subsequent to fiscal year-end, before filing date). Headcount added not disclosed. Value shown is purchase price, not a workforce charge.
2002-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-06-142002-06-14United StatesCombat SystemsUSD 214 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		ATP manufactures chemical/biological detection equipment and composite aerospace structures; $43 of assumed debt repaid at closing. Headcount added not disclosed. Value shown is purchase price.
2002-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-12-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology (discontinued operations)USD 134 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit driven by market overcapacity and lack of backlog; after-tax loss of $134 includes a $109 after-tax charge for ship lease obligations and asset write-downs. Headcount removed not disclosed. Value shown is after-tax loss, not a severance charge.
2002-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-10-022002-10-02United StatesCombat Systems (Space Propulsion)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale generated a $36 pretax gain recorded in other income. Headcount transferred or removed not disclosed.
2002-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-12-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology (undersea fiber optic cable-laying business)USD 109 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business exited in Q4 2002 due to market overcapacity and lack of backlog; after-tax loss of $134 total, including $109 after-tax charge for ship lease obligations and asset write-down. Headcount not disclosed
2002-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-06-142002-06-14United StatesCombat Systems (chemical/biological detection, advanced composites)USD 214 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Advanced Technical Products, Inc. for $214 cash plus assumption of $43 debt; acquired headcount not disclosed
2002-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-12-31United States; GermanyInformation Systems and Technology; Combat SystemsMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2002 acquisitions of assets of Command System Incorporated (Fort Wayne, IN) and Eisenwerke Kaiserslautern GmbH; purchase consideration and acquired headcount not disclosed
2002-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-10-022002-10-02United StatesCombat Systems (Space Propulsion operation)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of certain Space Propulsion assets for $90; $36 pretax gain recognized in other income. Associated workforce impact not disclosed
2002-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-12-192003-03-01Canada (London, Ontario)Combat Systems (wheeled armored vehicles and turrets)USD 1,100 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire General Motors Defense announced 2002-12-19; transaction effective 2003-03-01 (after fiscal year-end), financed with commercial paper. Acquired headcount not disclosed
2002-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2002-06-14United StatesCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Advanced Technical Products, Inc. (ATP) for $214 cash plus $43 debt assumption; headcount added not disclosed. ATP expected to add ~$130 in annual revenues to Combat Systems.
2002-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-09-30United StatesInformation Systems & TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Decision Systems at end of September 2001 cited as driver of IS&T growth; headcount added not disclosed. Prior-period acquisition referenced in current MD&A narrative.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-01-26United StatesCombat SystemsUSD 334 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Primex Technologies, Inc. for $334 cash plus assumption of $204 debt; renamed Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Headcount added not disclosed.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-02-15United StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Four aircraft service and maintenance facilities acquired from BBA North America in mid-February 2001, operating as General Dynamics Aviation Services (Dallas, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, West Palm Beach). Headcount added not disclosed; announcement date approximate (mid-February 2001).
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-06-05United StatesAerospaceUSD 330 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of substantially all assets of Galaxy Aerospace Company LP for $330 cash, adding the Gulfstream 100 and Gulfstream 200 product lines. Headcount added not disclosed.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-07-25SpainCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Empresa Nacional Santa Bárbara de Industrias Militares, S.A. and Santa Bárbara Blindados, S.A., renamed Santa Bárbara Sistemas, S.A. Headcount added not disclosed.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-09-28United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 825 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Motorola, Inc.'s Integrated Information Systems Group for $825 cash, renamed General Dynamics Decision Systems. Headcount added not disclosed.
2001-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-02-15United StatesAerospaceUSD 55 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Gulfstream sold its engine overhaul business for $55. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2001-12-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer cites severance costs among factors offsetting 2001 Aerospace operating earnings growth; no employee count, charge amount, or program timeline disclosed.
2001-12-31plant_closureannounced2002-02-152002-12-31United StatesAerospaceother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In February 2002 the company announced it expects to close its Oklahoma City, OK factory before year-end 2002. Announcement date recorded as 2002-02 (day not specified); headcount affected not disclosed.
2001-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-09-28United StatesInformation Systems & Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Motorola's Integrated Information Systems Group for $825M cash; renamed General Dynamics Decision Systems. No headcount disclosed. Results included beginning Q4 2001.
2001-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-07-25SpainCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Empresa Nacional Santa Barbara de Industrias Militaires and Santa Barbara Blindados for $4; renamed Santa Barbara Sistemas. No headcount disclosed.
2001-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-06-05United StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired substantially all assets of Galaxy Aerospace Company, LP for $355M cash, with contingent payments up to $315M through 2006. No headcount disclosed.
2001-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-01-26United StatesCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Primex Technologies for $334M cash plus $204M assumed debt; renamed General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. No headcount disclosed.
2001-09-30restructuringannounced2001-09-30United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company announced plans for aggressive cost-cutting including a modest Gulfstream workforce reduction, tied to producing about seven fewer aircraft next year. No count or charge disclosed.
2001-09-30othercompleted2001-10-312001-10-31United StatesCombat Systems — Land SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two-week UAW strike at Land Systems ended in late October 2001 with a new four-year contract covering approximately 20% of Land Systems employees. Filer states no material impact.
2001-09-30othercompleted2001-10-31United StatesCombat Systems (Land Systems)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed negotiations with United Auto Workers union, ending a two-week strike at Land Systems operating unit and ratifying a new four-year labor contract.
2001-09-30othercompleted2001-09-30United StatesAerospace (Gulfstream)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced plans to engage in aggressive cost cutting activities including a modest reduction in Gulfstream's workforce to prepare for reduced volume.
2001-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2001-01-262001-01-26United StatesCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Primex Technologies (renamed General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems) for $334 cash plus $204 assumed debt; no employee headcount disclosed.
2001-07-01divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-02-152001-02-15United StatesAerospaceMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Gulfstream sold its engine overhaul business for $60 and purchased airframe service/maintenance operations for $17; no employee counts disclosed for either side.
2001-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2001-06-052001-06-05United StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Galaxy Aerospace Company, LP for $355 cash, with contingent payments up to $315 through 2006; no employee headcount disclosed.
2001-07-01acquisition_additionannounced2001-04-252001-09-30United StatesMarine Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tender offer for Newport News Shipbuilding at $67.50/share, transaction valued ~$2,600 including ~$500 assumed debt; expected to close Q3 2001; no employee headcount disclosed.
2001-07-01acquisition_additionannounced2001-05-112001-09-30United StatesCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Boeing's ordnance operating unit (medium-caliber automatic cannons); pending regulatory review; no employee headcount disclosed.
2001-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2001-07-252001-07-25SpainCombat Systemssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter completion of Empresa Nacional Santa Barbara de Industrias Militaires and Santa Barbara Blindados for $4; combat vehicles and munitions for the Spanish Army; no employee headcount disclosed.
2001-07-01acquisition_additionannounced2001-08-062001-09-30United StatesInformation Systems & Technologysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter announcement of agreement to acquire net assets of Motorola's Integrated Information Systems Group for $825 cash; no employee headcount disclosed.
2001-04-01acquisition_additioncompleted2001-01-262001-01-26United StatesCombat Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Primex Technologies, Inc. (renamed General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems) for $334 million cash plus $204 million assumed debt. No headcount figure disclosed.
2001-04-01acquisition_additionannounced2001-04-252001-09-30United StatesMarine Systemssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. at $67.50/share, transaction valued at approximately $2,600 million including ~$500 million assumed debt. Tender offer commenced May 4, 2001. No headcount figure disclosed.
2001-04-01acquisition_additionannounced2001-05-012001-06-30United StatesAerospacesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Galaxy Aerospace Company, LP for $330 million cash plus contingent payments up to $315 million through 2006. No headcount figure disclosed.
2000-12-31othercompletedBath, Maine, United StatesMarine Systems — Bath Iron WorksMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		A 55-day work stoppage occurred late in fiscal 2000, reducing DDG 51 program volume and holding Marine Systems operating earnings flat. No employee count or charge disclosed.
2000-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2000-06United StatesCombat Systems; Information Systems and TechnologyUSD 75 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidated record for multiple small 2000 acquisitions totaling approximately $75 million, including the June 2000 acquisition of Saco Defense Corporation (which added approximately $100 million to Combat Systems backlog). No headcount added is disclosed for any of these transactions.
2000-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-01-262001-01-26United StatesCombat Systems — General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical SystemsUSD 334 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Primex Technologies, Inc. for $334 million cash ($32.10 per share) plus assumption of $204 million of debt, $149 million of which was discharged at closing; financed via commercial paper. Added approximately $800 million to Combat Systems backlog and is anticipated to add approximately $500 million of revenue in 2001. No employee count disclosed.
2000-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-02-152001-02-15United StatesAerospace — Gulfstream engine overhaul businesssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Gulfstream sold the engine overhaul business acquired with K-C Aviation in 1998. Occurred after fiscal year-end and before the filing date. No headcount disclosed.
2000-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-02-152001-02-15United StatesAerospace — General Dynamics Aviation Servicessubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Gulfstream acquired the net assets of BBA North America, operating four aircraft maintenance facilities in Dallas TX, Las Vegas NV, Minneapolis MN and West Palm Beach FL, forming General Dynamics Aviation Services. No headcount disclosed.
2000-10-01othercompleted2000-08-252000-10-22United States — Bath, MaineMarine Systems — Bath Iron Works production employeesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Work stoppage at Bath Iron Works began in late August 2000; IAM union ratified a new 42-month agreement on October 22, 2000 and production employees resumed work. DDG 51 revenue was delayed during the stoppage.
2000-10-01acquisition_additionannounced2,8502000-11-092001-01-31United States — St. Petersburg, Florida (headquarters)Combat Systems — munitions, propellants, satellite propulsion, electronicsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Primex Technologies for $32.10/share plus ~$170M assumed debt; Primex had 2,850 employees. Expected to close January 2001 subject to regulatory review and shareholder approval.
2000-10-01othercompleted2000-10-22United StatesMarine SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union ratified a new 42-month bargaining agreement; production employees resumed work after a stoppage at Bath Iron Works.
2000-10-01acquisition_additionannounced2,8502000-11-092001-01-01United StatesCombat Systemssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		General Dynamics announced agreement to acquire Primex Technologies, Inc., which has 2,850 employees. Acquisition expected to close in January 2001.
2000-07-02otherin_progress2000-08-27United StatesMarine Systems — Bath Iron WorksMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Collective bargaining agreement with IAM union at Bath Iron Works, covering ~64% of its workforce, scheduled to expire 2000-08-27; negotiations ongoing.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-05-161999-07-30United StatesAerospacebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Gulfstream Aerospace acquired 1999-07-30 in a one-for-one stock exchange of approximately 72.2 million shares; accounted for as pooling of interests with retroactive restatement. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-06-211999-09-01United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 1,010 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three business units of GTE Government Systems acquired for $1.01 billion cash, financed via commercial paper; renamed General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-10-081999-05-03United StatesMarine SystemsUSD 420 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		NASSCO Holdings acquired 1998-11-10 for $369 cash plus $46 debt discharge; remaining fixed consideration of $51 paid 1999-05-03. Acquisition closed in prior fiscal year; 1999 reflects final consideration payment only. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-10-25United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyItem_5_Market_for_Common_Equity
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		15,424 shares issued to James D. Caldwell for acquisition of Caldwell's Diving Company and Cable Ventures Inc. (now Caldwell Cable Ventures). Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-10-03acquisition_additioncompleted1999-07-301999-07-30United StatesAerospaceUSD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Gulfstream Aerospace acquired via merger; 72,165,645 Gulfstream shares exchanged one-for-one for GD common stock, plus 4.1 million shares reserved for assumed options. No employee headcount disclosed. Charge covers transaction costs (investment banking, legal, accounting, etc.).
1999-10-03acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-011999-09-01United StatesInformation Systems & Technologybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three business units of GTE Government Systems Corporation acquired for $1.03 billion cash, financed with commercial paper; approximately $840 recorded as goodwill. No employee headcount disclosed.
1999-07-04acquisition_additioncompleted1999-07-301999-07-30United StatesAerospace (new reportable segment)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pool-of-interests merger completed 1999-07-30; 72,165,645 Gulfstream shares exchanged 1-for-1 plus 4.1 million option shares reserved. Employee headcount added not disclosed. Q3 charges expected: ~$7 debt-cost write-off and ~$33 transaction costs.
1999-07-04acquisition_additionannounced1999-06-211999-08-31United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 1,050 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire GTE Government Systems Corporation for $1.05 billion cash; purchase-method accounting, expected to close end of August 1999, financed via commercial paper. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1999-04-04acquisition_additionannounced7,8001999-05-17United StatesGulfstream Aerospace Corporationsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Gulfstream Aerospace in a one-for-one stock swap valued at approximately $5.3 billion; expected completion Q3 1999. Gulfstream reported 7,800 employees with operations in six states. No headcount figure stated in the subsequent-event footnote itself; employee count sourced from the accompanying press release.
1998-12-31othercompleted70%1998-09-111998-12-21Illinois, United StatesOther segment — Freeman Energy (coal mining)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		UMWA-represented workers struck after the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association contract expired August 1, 1998; strikers represented about 70% of Freeman Energy's own workforce, not the company-wide total. Strike ended December 21, 1998 with a new agreement extending to February 2003.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-101998-11-10United States (San Diego, California)Marine Systems — National Steel and Shipbuilding Companybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired control of NASSCO Holdings Incorporated, parent of National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, for $369 million cash plus discharge of $46 million debt. Added a ship design, construction and repair workforce; headcount not quantified in the filing.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-06-301998-06-30United StatesInformation Systems and Technology — Computer Systems & Communications CorporationMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired assets of Computer Systems & Communications Corporation, a systems integration and communications provider for the U.S. Department of Defense and NATO countries. Headcount impact not disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-311998-08-31United StatesInformation Systems and Technology — Advanced Technology Systems (Caldwell Cable Ventures)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired assets of Caldwell Cable Ventures, an underwater fiber-optic and power cable installer operated under Advanced Technology Systems. Item 1 dates the deal August 31, 1998, while MD&A states August 3. Headcount impact not disclosed.
1998-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1998-101998-10United StatesCombat Systems — Armament Systems (Milan Army Ammunition Plant)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Armament Systems formed unconsolidated joint venture American Ordnance LLC with Mason & Hanger; the previously consolidated Milan Army Ammunition Plant moved into the venture. Prior annualized Milan revenues were roughly $75 million; headcount impact not disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additionannounced1999-02-10United StatesMarine Systems (proposed)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Post-year-end offer to acquire Newport News Shipbuilding at $38.50 per share, with expected cost near $1.5 billion funded by existing and new credit facilities; subject to regulatory approvals and target board and shareholder acceptance. Would add shipyard workers if completed; headcount not disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-101998-11-10United StatesMarine Systemsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of control of NASSCO Holdings Incorporated for $369M cash plus $46M debt discharge; headcount added not disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-311998-08-31United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired assets of Caldwell Cable Ventures, Inc.; operates as subsidiary of Advanced Technology Systems. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-06-301998-06-30United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired assets of Computer Systems & Communications Corporation. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-12-31othercompleted1998-09-111998-12-21United StatesOther — Freeman Energy (coal mining)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		UMWA strike at Freeman Energy; union workforce (~70% of total workforce) struck Sept 11, ended Dec 21, 1998 with new collective bargaining agreement through Feb 2003.
1998-12-31othercompleted1998-09-111998-12-21IllinoisOther (Freeman Energy)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Strike by union workforce representing approximately 70% of Freeman's total workforce ended December 21, 1998.
1998-09-27otherin_progress1998-09-11United StatesOther (Freeman Energy coal operations)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Union workforce (~70% of Freeman Energy total workforce) went on strike Sept 11, 1998 after BCOA contract expired Aug 1, 1998; negotiations ongoing. No affected-employee count disclosed.
1998-09-27acquisition_additionannounced1998-10-081998-11-30United StatesMarinesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire NASSCO Holdings Inc. for ~$370M cash plus $46M debt discharge; closing expected November 1998. No headcount disclosed.
1998-09-27acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-031998-08-03United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired assets of Caldwell Cable Ventures (underwater fiberoptic and power cable installation); operates as subsidiary of Advanced Technology Systems. No headcount disclosed.
1998-09-27acquisition_additioncompleted1998-06-301998-06-30United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired assets of Computer Systems and Communications Corporation (systems integration and communications for DoD and NATO). No headcount disclosed.
1998-09-27othercompleted1998-06-30United StatesMarine (Electric Boat)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New three-year labor contract ratified with Metal Trades Council Union at Electric Boat during Q2 1998.
1998-09-27otherin_progress1998-09-11United StatesOther (Freeman Energy)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Union workforce representing approximately 70% of Freeman's total workforce went on strike. Negotiations ongoing.
1998-09-27othercompleted1998-06-30United StatesMarine (Electric Boat)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed negotiations and ratified new three-year labor contract with Metal Trades Council Union.
1998-09-27acquisition_additionannounced1998-10-081998-11-30United StatesMarine (NASSCO)USD 370 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Agreement to acquire NASSCO Holdings Inc. for approx $370M cash plus $46M debt discharge. Closing expected November 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-09-27acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-03United StatesInformation Systems and Technology (Advanced Technology Systems)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired assets of Caldwell Cable Ventures. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-09-27acquisition_additioncompleted1998-06-30United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired assets of Computer Systems and Communications Corporation. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-06-28othercompletedUnited StatesMarine (Electric Boat)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New three-year labor contract negotiated with the Metal Trades Council Union at Electric Boat and ratified during the second quarter; no employee count or terms disclosed.
1998-06-28acquisition_additionannounced1998-06-301998-06-30United StatesInformation Systems and Technologyother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Computer Systems and Communications Corporation effective June 30, 1998 (after quarter end); expected full-year 1998 sales of approximately $15 million; results included beginning Q3 1998. No headcount disclosed.
1998-06-28othercompleted1998-06-28United StatesMarineMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed negotiations with Metal Trades Council Union at Electric Boat and ratified a new three-year labor contract.
1997-12-31restructuringin_progress1997United StatesCombat Systems — Defense Systems (product lines to Land Systems; missile guidance/fire control business to Marine segment)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring plan being implemented in 1998 transfers Defense Systems' light armored vehicle, turret and transmission production to other Combat Systems facilities and moves its missile guidance/naval fire control business to the Marine segment; actions initiated during H2 1997. No headcount reduction, severance or charge quantified.
1997-12-31othercompleted1997United StatesCombat SystemsMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Early agreement reached in Q1 1997 with UAW-represented employees on a new collective bargaining contract running to October 2000; company expects the terms to provide cost savings and an improved competitive position. Covered-employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-01United StatesCombat SystemsUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cash purchase of the Defense Systems and Armament Systems operating units from Lockheed Martin, effective January 1, 1997 (asset purchase agreement dated November 6, 1996, amended December 20, 1996); adds combat-vehicle components and gun/ammunition-systems operations. Associated value is the purchase price; employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-10-01United StatesInformation Systems and Technology (Q4 1997 results reported in Marine segment)USD 267 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchase of Advanced Technology Systems, a former Lucent Technologies operating unit, effective October 1, 1997, for $267 net of a $17 purchase-price adjustment received in January 1998; certain purchase-accounting estimates remained preliminary at year-end. Associated value is the purchase price; employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-12-31United States, Canada, United KingdomInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 500 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchase of Computing Devices International, a former Ceridian division, effective December 31, 1997, for approximately $500 net of $100 cash acquired, funded in part by a $220 bank borrowing; brings the company's first substantial non-US operations (Computing Devices Canada and Computing Devices UK). Certain estimates remained preliminary at year-end. Associated value is the purchase price; employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-011997-01-01United StatesCombat SystemsUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Assets purchased for $450 million in cash; no headcount disclosed
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-10-011997-10-01United StatesInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 267 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Assets purchased for $267 million net of purchase price adjustment; no headcount disclosed
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-12-311997-12-31United States, Canada, United KingdomInformation Systems and TechnologyUSD 500 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Assets purchased for approximately $500 million net of cash acquired; $220 million borrowed to effect acquisition; no headcount disclosed
1997-12-31restructuringin_progress1997-12-311998-12-31United StatesCombat Systems — Defense SystemsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Light armored vehicles, turrets and transmissions being transferred to Land Systems; missile guidance and fire control business moving to Marine segment beginning 1998; no employee counts or charges disclosed
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-011997-01-01United StatesCombat Systems GroupUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Defense Systems and Armament Systems assets from Lockheed Martin for approximately $450 million cash; no employee count disclosed. Purchase price excess of ~$320 million recorded as intangibles.
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompleted1997-10-011997-10-01United StatesMarine GroupUSD 284 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter acquisition of Advanced Technology Systems assets from Lucent Technologies for approximately $284 million cash; results included in Marine Group beginning Q4 1997. No employee count disclosed.
1997-09-28acquisition_additionannounced1997-11-031997-12-31Canada; United StatesDefense electronics and systems integrationUSD 600 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced agreement to purchase Computing Devices International unit of Ceridian Corporation for approximately $600 million cash, subject to governmental clearance; expected completion by end of 1997. No employee count disclosed.
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-01Combat Systems GroupUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Defense Systems and Armament Systems from Lockheed Martin for $450 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompleted1997-10-01Marine GroupUSD 284 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Advanced Technology Systems (ATS) from Lucent Technologies for $284 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-09-28acquisition_additionannounced1997-11-031997-12-31USD 600 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced agreement to purchase Computing Devices International unit from Ceridian Corporation for $600 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-06-29otherin_progressUnited StatesMarine Group — Bath Iron WorksMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Collective bargaining agreements with two unions at Bath Iron Works scheduled to expire during Q3 1997; negotiations ongoing, no business disruption anticipated.
1997-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-01Combat Systems GroupUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Defense Systems and Armament Systems from Lockheed Martin for $450 million cash. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-06-29otherin_progressBath Iron WorksMarine GroupMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Collective bargaining agreements with two unions scheduled to expire in Q3; negotiations ongoing.
1997-03-30acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-01United StatesCombat Systems GroupUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Defense Systems and Armament Systems assets from Lockheed Martin for $450 million cash; no headcount added disclosed. Purchase price allocation recorded ~$320 million as intangibles and goodwill.
1997-03-30othercompletedUnited StatesCombat Systems Group — Land SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Early agreement reached during the first quarter on a new collective bargaining contract with UAW-represented employees at Land Systems; contract extends until October 2001. No employee count or exact date disclosed.
1997-03-30acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-01Combat Systems GroupUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired assets of Defense Systems and Armament Systems from Lockheed Martin for $450 million cash. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-03-30othercompleted1997-03-30Land SystemsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reached early agreement with United Auto Workers Union on new collective bargaining contract extending to October 2001.
1996-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03-29Combat Systems Group (Land Systems)USD 55 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Assets of Teledyne Vehicle Systems (Muskegon Operations) purchased from Teledyne Inc. for approximately $55 million cash; the charge value reflects the asset purchase price, not a workforce charge. Headcount added not disclosed.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompleted1996Combat Systems GroupMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure of the Warren Logistics Center cited among 1996 facility consolidation and rationalization actions; only the year of the action is disclosed. No employee counts or charges disclosed.
1996-12-31othercompletedDiscontinued operations — commercial aircraft subcontractingdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Business ceased operations in early 1996 after delivering the final MD-11 fuselage shipset; production responsibility had been transferred to McDonnell Douglas under a July 1994 termination agreement. Headcount affected not disclosed.
1996-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-01Combat Systems GroupUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Assets of Defense Systems and Armament Systems purchased from Lockheed Martin Corporation effective January 1, 1997 (after fiscal year-end, before the March 1997 filing date) for approximately $450 million cash; the charge value reflects the asset purchase price, not a workforce charge. Results consolidated from 1997. Headcount added not disclosed.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompleted1997IllinoisOther segment (Freeman Energy)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Orient No. 6 underground mine was idled in early 1997 (only the year is disclosed); mine was idled rather than permanently closed and workforce impact was not quantified.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesCombat Systems Group — Warren Logistics CenterMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Warren Logistics Center closure in 1996 as part of facility consolidation and rationalization; no employee count or charge disclosed
1996-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesCombat Systems Group — Tallahassee electronics manufacturingMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidation of electronics manufacturing at the Tallahassee facility in 1996; no employee count or charge disclosed
1996-12-31plant_closureannounced1997-01-01United StatesOther — Freeman Energy coal miningItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Orient No. 6 underground mine idled in early 1997; subsequent event after fiscal year-end; no employee count disclosed
1996-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1996-11-061997-01-01United StatesCombat Systems Group — Defense Systems and Armament SystemsUSD 450 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Assets of Defense Systems and Armament Systems acquired from Lockheed Martin for approximately $450 million cash, effective January 1, 1997; purchase price not a workforce charge; no headcount disclosed
1996-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03-29United StatesCombat Systems Group — Muskegon OperationsUSD 55 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Assets of Teledyne Vehicle Systems (Muskegon Operations) purchased for approximately $55 million cash, effective March 29, 1996; purchase price not a workforce charge; no headcount disclosed
1996-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03-29United StatesArmored VehiclesUSD 55 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Teledyne Vehicle Systems assets for approximately $55 million cash; no employee headcount disclosed. Results included in Armored Vehicles segment from Q2 1996.
1996-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-03-31United StatesCommercial Aircraft Subcontractingother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Commercial Aircraft Subcontracting business ceased operations in Q1 1996 after delivery of final shipset; no employee headcount disclosed.
1995-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-131995-09-13United StatesMarine Groupbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Bath Iron Works Corporation acquired for approximately $300 million cash; headcount added not disclosed
1995-12-31acquisition_additionannounced1996-02-12United StatesArmored VehiclesUSD 55 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to purchase assets of Teledyne Vehicle Systems for $55 million cash, announced after fiscal year-end; headcount not disclosed
1995-12-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesArmored VehiclesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Warren (Detroit), Michigan plant on government base closure list; machining operations to be relocated to other facilities; affected headcount not disclosed
1995-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-01-01United StatesDiscontinued Operationsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Convair Division ceased operations after completion of MD-11 fuselage transfer agreement; headcount not disclosed
1995-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-131995-09-13United StatesMarine GroupUSD 300 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Bath Iron Works Corporation on September 13, 1995. Specific headcount added not disclosed.
1995-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-12-311996-03-01United StatesDiscontinued OperationsItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Convair Division ceased operations after completion of obligations in early 1996. Specific headcount removed not disclosed.
1995-10-01acquisition_additioncompleted1995-08-171995-09-13United StatesMarine GroupUSD 300 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Bath Iron Works Corporation for approximately $300 million in cash; headcount added not disclosed. Intangible asset of $141 million related to destroyer program recorded.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesMaterial Service (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of two concrete pipe yards for $7 million in cash during Q3 1995; headcount removed not disclosed.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-06-30United StatesMaterial Service (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of eight ready-mix yards for $15 million in cash during Q2 1995; headcount removed not disclosed.
1995-10-01acquisition_additioncompleted1995-08-171995-09-13United StatesMarine GroupUSD 300 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Bath Iron Works Corporation for $300 million in cash. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-09-30United StatesMaterial ServiceUSD 7 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold two concrete pipe yards for $7 million in cash. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-06-30United StatesMaterial ServiceUSD 15 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold eight ready-mix yards for $15 million in cash. Headcount not disclosed.