General Dynamics Mission Systems
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense, Information Technology |
| Predecessor | General Dynamics C4 Systems, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems |
| Founded | January 2015 |
| Headquarters | Fairfax, Virginia , United States |
Area served | Defense, Cybersecurity, Public Safety, Intelligence communities |
| Products | Secure communication networks, radio systems, satellite solutions, LTE deployment systems, cyber defense products, maritime and strategic systems, radio communications, radio astronomy equipment, space communication systems, intelligence systems |
| Parent | General Dynamics |
| Website | gdmissionsystems |
General Dynamics Mission Systems operates as a branch within the American aerospace and defense corporation General Dynamics. Its expertise lies in developing secure communication and information technologies, with an emphasis on protected communication networks, radio systems, and satellite solutions catering to defense, cybersecurity, public safety, and intelligence communities.
History
Formed in January 2015, General Dynamics Mission Systems emerged from the consolidation of General Dynamics' C4 Systems and Advanced Information Systems divisions. The origins of General Dynamics C4 Systems trace back to GTE Government Systems before its acquisition by General Dynamics in 1999.
While General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems specialized in the creation, integration, and operational support of mission-critical systems, C4 Systems focused on delivering secure communication and IT integration solutions.
In June 2020, General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies—a subsidiary under GDMS—was divested to CPI International.
On May 22, 2024, this division faced sanctions imposed by the Chinese government due to arms transactions involving Taiwan.
LTE
The Cell on Wheels (COW) is an emergency LTE deployment system provided by General Dynamics Mission Systems, primarily utilized by first responders and public safety personnel. Introduced in 2013, this mobile cellular tower can cover an area close to six square miles.
The Fortress LTE suite features components such as the Virtual Core Network (vCN), eNodeB Base Stations, LTE Band 14 Outdoor Omni-Directional User Equipment, C-Band LTE User Equipment, and LTE USB Stick Modems. These 4G eNodeB base stations are software-defined radios that integrate digital baseband processing with RF circuits inside durable, mountable housings designed to reduce installation complexity and setup duration. Multiple eNodeB designs support standard LTE frequency bands ranging from 400 MHz up to 6 GHz. The Virtual Core Network represents a virtualized 4G core network that can be deployed on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware platforms, functioning as an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) solution.
Cyber
The Cyber Defense portfolio encompasses TACLANE Network Encryptors, ProtecD@R Data-at-Rest Encryptors, GEM X™ Encryptor Manager, PitBull Operating System, along with Trusted Network Environment solutions.
Maritime and Strategic Systems
In February 2016, General Dynamics Mission Systems expanded its capabilities by acquiring Bluefin Robotics, a producer of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) serving both military and commercial sectors in the United States.
The Independence-class Littoral combat ship (LCS) integrates General Dynamics Mission Systems' open architecture computing infrastructure (OPEN CI). In 2010, prime contractor Austal secured a $3.5 billion block buy contract from the U.S. Navy for ongoing LCS production.
By August 2016, the company successfully conducted at-sea trials of its MATADOR Torpedo Detection System as part of the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP), aboard a vessel operated by the Royal Canadian Navy. MATADOR is an acoustic processing technology designed to detect and track heavyweight anti-ship torpedoes.
Radio Communications
The CM-300/350 Series Version 2 radios represent the newest generation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios offered by the company. Engineered to comply with FAA NEXCOM Segment 2 standards, these rack-mounted transmitter and receiver units support air traffic control centers, commercial airports, military air stations, and range facilities.
Radio Astronomy
Situated in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, the MeerKAT telescope array serves as a forerunner to the forthcoming Square Kilometer Array (SKA). Consisting of 64 radio antennas, MeerKAT was finalized in 2016 and held the distinction of being the most extensive and powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere until the SKA's anticipated completion in 2024. Spanning eight kilometers, this array facilitates investigations into phenomena such as cosmic magnetism, the evolution of galaxies, large-scale cosmic formations, dark matter, and transient radio emissions.
Space
General Dynamics Mission Systems delivers comprehensive ground segment solutions for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), which the U.S. Navy employs to provide mobile warfighters with communication capabilities comparable to cellular phone service.
Intelligence Systems
TAC-MAAS is a system designed for processing and exploiting motion imagery, adhering to STANAG 4609 and the NGA Motion Imagery Standard Profile (MISP). Its international equivalent, known as D-VEX, is offered through General Dynamics’ Australian branch, General Dynamics Mediaware.
WIN-T Program
The Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) represents the U.S. Army’s tactical communications infrastructure, with General Dynamics acting as the primary contractor. WIN-T forms part of General Dynamics Mission Systems' tactical voice and data suite branded The Soldier's Network. Deployment of WIN-T Increment 1 occurred from 2004 to 2012. In 2007, General Dynamics was awarded a $78 million indefinite delivery contract for this increment. Subsequently, in April 2015, a $36 million contract was secured for maintenance and repair services related to Increment 1 systems. June 2015 saw the awarding of a $219 million contract for Increment 2, which introduced mobile broadband functionality. Equipment from both Increment 1 and Increment 2 remains operational at battalion and company echelons while development on Increment 3 continues.
Subsidiaries of GDMS
- General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada
- General Dynamics UK
- General Dynamics Mediaware
- Progeny Systems, LLC
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