General Dynamics Selected to Integrate Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Ground System for U.S. Army

Prophet System Provides Mobile, Tactical Signals Intelligence, Situational Awareness and Communications Disruption Capabilities

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 12, 2003 -- General Dynamics Decision Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been chosen by the U.S. Army as the prime contractor and systems integrator for a $19.9 million program to upgrade the Prophet tactical signals intelligence system. Comprising electronic components that are either vehicle-mounted or man-transportable, the Prophet Block II/III system will provide brigade commanders with significantly improved electronic surveillance capabilities and a new electronic attack capability.

The Block II/III upgrade will enable tactical commanders to securely and accurately detect, identify, locate and deter a wide range of enemy signal emissions on the battlefield. With two or more system vehicles netted together, Prophet will determine the bearing of a radio signal and build an electronic emitter map display of those signals. Prophet Block II/II will provide an integrated electronic attack capability enabling commanders to disrupt enemy operations, protect friendly forces and prevent the passing of potentially damaging information.

"Our team's strong signals intelligence systems integration capabilities and solid understanding of the Army's needs will enable us to deliver critical early warning and attack capabilities to deployed commanders," said Manny Mora, vice president of integrated systems at General Dynamics Decision Systems. "Prophet Block II/III will provide a decisive advantage to our forces on the battlefield and support the greater ISR sensor grid that the Army envisions for transformation and Objective Force."

General Dynamics Decision Systems is leading a team that includes Raytheon (Falls Church, Va.) supplying expertise in electronic support (ES) solutions, and Rockwell Collins (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), delivering off the shelf electronic attack (EA) systems. Additional subcontractors include Antin Engineering, Inc. (San Marcos, Calif.), QinetiQ Ltd. (Worcestershire, United Kingdom), Spectrum Certification Solutions Inc. (Brandywine, Md.), Austin Info Systems, Inc. (Austin, Tex.), and Tobyhanna Army Depot (Tobyhanna, Pa.)

General Dynamics Decision Systems, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a leading integrator of tactical information technology and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to the Scottsdale headquarters, General Dynamics Decision Systems has facilities in Huntsville, Ala., Orlando, Fla. and Columbia, Md., as well as other locations close to customer centers of operation.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 54,000 people worldwide and had 2002 revenues of $13.8 billion. The company has leading market positions in land and amphibious combat systems, mission-critical information systems and technologies, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation. More information about the company can be found at http://www.generaldynamics.com .

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