News Release

BRYAN MOSS POSTPONES RETIREMENT FROM GULFSTREAM
Business Jet Market Knowledge, Contacts and Experience Important to Retain

Savannah, GA, April 11, 2002 - Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that Bryan Moss, vice chairman, Gulfstream Aerospace, will indefinitely postpone his previously announced retirement plans. In early January 2002, Moss had announced his intentions to retire this April.

"Gulfstream is pleased that it will continue to benefit from Bryan's vast industry knowledge, plus his extensive contacts and experience selling business jets as a truly effective management tool," said Bill Boisture, president, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. "Gulfstream has a significant number of worldwide opportunities and Bryan will make invaluable contributions to our continuing growth and success," he continued.

"When Bill Boisture asked me to reconsider my retirement plans, I did so because Gulfstream is a great company, with outstanding people, first class customers and an industry-leading fleet of business jet aircraft," said Bryan Moss. "With my family's full support and understanding, I am looking forward to continuing our activities in this exciting, highly competitive market."

NOTE TO EDITORS

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 1,300 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the aviation needs of its customers, Gulfstream offers a full range of aircraft products and services, including the Gulfstream 100®, Gulfstream 200®, Gulfstream IV-SP®, the ultra-long range Gulfstream V® and Gulfstream V-SP®, Gulfstream Shares®, Gulfstream Financial Services Division, Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®, Gulfstream Management Services® and Gulfstream ServiceCare®. The company employs more than 7,800 people at eight locations. We invite you to visit our Web site for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at www.gulfstream.com.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 52,000 people worldwide and had 2001 revenues of $12 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 on the World Wide Web at www.generaldynamics.com.