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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 15, 2003 (October 15, 2003)

(general dynamics corporation)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
Delaware
  
1-3671
  
13-1673581
(State or other jurisdiction
  
(Commission
  
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
  
File Number)
  
Identification No.)
     
3190 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia
  
22042-4523
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

(703) 876-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

     

 

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits
           Exhibit 99.1 – General Dynamics press release dated October 15, 2003 with respect to the company’s financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2003.

Items 9 and 12. Regulation FD Disclosure and Results of Operations and Financial Condition

          The following information is being furnished under Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure and Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216.

          On October 15, 2003, General Dynamics announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2003. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

SIGNATURE

               Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

     
   GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
 
by   /s/ John W. Schwartz
John W. Schwartz
Vice President and Controller
(Authorized Officer and Chief Accounting Officer)

Dated: October 15, 2003

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