FALLSCHURCH, Va. -
The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) yesterday authorized management to repurchase up to 20 million shares ofthe company's issued and outstanding common stock on the open market. GeneralDynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 96,000people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land andexpeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marinesystems; and information systems and technologies. More informationabout the company is available on at www.generaldynamics.com.