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The F-111 is a supersonic multipurpose tactical fighter bomber capable of carrying conventional as well as nuclear weapons . The two crew members sit side-by-side in a pressurized cockpit module that serves as an emergency escape vehicle and as a survival shelter on land or water.

General Dynamics (GD) announced today that its business unit, General Dynamics Information Technology, has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Air Force's F-22A Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS) program. An order valued at $3 million was initially awarded, but the three-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a total potential value of $23 million if all options are exercised. Under the contract, the company will purchase, deliver and integrate ruggedized laptops that will be used as Portable Maintenance Aids with F-22As. GD will install each laptop with required software, perform functionality tests and integrate required systems in support of the IMIS program. Additionally, GD will maintain an inventory control database to track equipment shipping and returns and maintain detailed records, to include warranty information. Shares are up 0.45% to $76.34.

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General Dynamics (GD) announced that third quarter profit fell by 8 percent due to higher costs offsetting an increase in revenue. The company earned $600 million, or $1.70 per share, down from $652 million, or $1.80 per share, in the same period last year.

General Dynamics (GD) is down after its unit, Gulfstream Aerospace, said four employees died when a Gulfstream G650 crashed this morning in Roswell, New Mexico, during performance tests.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, the business jet unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), said a Gulfstream G650 test aircraft crashed during takeoff performance tests on Saturday, killing the two pilots and two flight test engineers who were aboard at the time.The plane struck its right wingtip on the ground as it took off from Roswell International air Center at about 9:30 am local time, according to the FAA. The plane hit the ground, causing the landing gear to collapse, skidded along the runway and caught fire, finally coming to rest only 40 feet from the control tower.Gulfstream has become synonymous with large, luxurious private jets. The company's models are popular with celebrities, athletes, major corporations and wealthy individuals. More than one quarter of Fortune 500 companies operate Gulfstream planes.The accident is an enormous blow to the G650, which has yet to be certified by the FAA for delivery. Before the crash, the company had expected to receive certification sometime this year, with initial deliveries expected to begin in early 2012.

General Dynamics (GD) said today it has agreed to acquire armored vehicle company Force Protection (FRPT) for $5.52 per share, or a total of $360 million. Force Protection will become a part of General Dynamics Land Systems, which designs and makes Abrams battle tanks and Stryker infantry combat vehicles.

Air France-KLM has ordered as much as $12 billion in aircraft from Boeing (BA) and EADS Airbus. The deal includes 50 orders and 60 options for long range aircraft.

After much speculation about a deal, United Technologies (UTX) said late yesterday it has agreed to acquire Goodrich Corporation (GR) for $127.50 per share in cash. The total enterprise value of the deal adds up to $18.4 billion, including $1.9 billion in net debt assumed.

General Dynamics (GD) shares are falling today after its Gulfstream Aerospace unit said a Gulfstream G650 crashed Saturday morning during takeoff performance tests in New Mexico, killing four employees. The accident is under investigation by the National Transportation and Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, and Gulfstream said it is fully cooperating with the investigation.

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General Dynamics Information Technology (NYSE:GD), a business unit of General Dynamics, has been selected as an awardee by the General Services Administration, or GSA, for the Connections II contract. The nine-year, three-month, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a potential value of $5 billion among all 21 industry awardees.General Dynamics Information Technology has been a prime contractor on GSA's first Connections Support Services contract for the past eight years.General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) has potential upside of 17.4% based on a current price of $64.75 and an average consensus analyst price target of $76.

General Dynamics (GD) posted third quarter earnings today of $572 million, or $1.47 per share, as compared to $634 million, or $1.59 per share, in the same quarter last year. Business jet demand is still weak, the company said, but strength in its militar