Business
General Dynamics said Tuesday that it will lay off more than 300 of its 2,900 Space Systems Division employees in San Diego after cancellation of a program connected to the Space Shuttle.
July 30, 1986
Some of the reasons for General Dynamics’ decision to sell its missile operations to Hughes Aircraft are obvious.
May 26, 1992
World & Nation
Perhaps nothing has so sapped the momentum of President Reagan’s planned military build-up as the recurring procurement horror stories: $640 toilet seats, $982 nylon stool caps, and $9,606 allen wrenches.
Oct. 26, 1986
May 21, 1992
A senior officer of General Dynamics has been formally notified that he is a target of a federal grand jury investigation into conflict-of-interest charges, and an indictment may be sought against him soon, sources familiar with the case said Monday.
Oct. 22, 1985
The Navy on Tuesday lifted a freeze on the awarding of contracts to key divisions of General Dynamics--imposed in the wake of an expense-padding scandal--and immediately announced that the huge defense contractor would get another $1.1 billion in Navy business.
Aug. 14, 1985
Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. said its board will meet today to look again at rival merger bids from General Dynamics Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. in light of the recent jump in Northrop’s share price.
Oct. 5, 2001
Defense: Company refuses to comment on possible merger with General Dynamics. An analyst says the two need to make a deal to survive amid consolidations.
July 12, 1997
Defense: It must overcome regulatory concerns, shipbuilder’s $50-million breakup pact with General Dynamics.
May 10, 2001
The Convair division of the General Dynamics Corp. still holds its government security clearance, but Pentagon officials said Monday that flaws discovered in a recent audit could result in a loss of clearance or other disciplinary sanctions against Convair, a major employer in San Diego.
Feb. 4, 1986