General Dynamics Corporation Suppliers
American aerospace and defense corporation. Major builder of military vehicles, submarines, and business jets.
Headquarters: Reston, Virginia
Business Segments
Major Programs
General Dynamics manufactures and supports these major aerospace and defense programs, each requiring qualified suppliers throughout the supply chain.
Gulfstream G700
Gulfstream G650
Abrams Tank
Stryker
Virginia-class Submarine
Columbia-class Submarine
DDG-1000 Zumwalt
Supplier Requirements
To supply General Dynamics, machine shops typically need the following certifications and capabilities:
Required Certifications
Typical Capabilities
- •5-axis CNC machining for complex geometries
- •Exotic materials: titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys
- •Tolerances to ±0.0001" on critical features
- •CMM inspection and first article inspection (FAI)
- •Full material traceability and documentation
- •DFARS compliant material sourcing
How to Become a General Dynamics Supplier
Get Certified
Obtain AS9100 certification and ITAR registration if working on defense programs.
Register
Create an account in General Dynamics's supplier portal and complete the registration process.
Qualification
Complete supplier qualification questionnaires and pass any required quality audits.
Build Track Record
Start with smaller orders to demonstrate quality and reliability before larger programs.
AS9100 Certified Machine Shops
These shops have the certifications typically required to supply General Dynamics programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What certifications do I need to supply General Dynamics?
General Dynamics typically requires suppliers to hold AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP, ISO 9001, CMMC. The specific requirements vary by program and component criticality. Most machined components require at minimum AS9100 certification.
How do I become an approved General Dynamics supplier?
To become a General Dynamics supplier: 1) Obtain required certifications (AS9100, ITAR if defense), 2) Register in their supplier portal, 3) Complete supplier qualification questionnaire, 4) Pass quality audit if selected, 5) Start with smaller orders to build track record.
What programs does General Dynamics manufacture?
General Dynamics produces Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G650, Abrams Tank, Stryker, Virginia-class Submarine and 2 other major programs. Each program has specific supply chain requirements and qualification processes.
Where is General Dynamics headquartered?
General Dynamics is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. They have 4 major business segments: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, Technologies.
What types of machine shops supply General Dynamics?
General Dynamics works with AS9100 certified machine shops offering precision CNC machining, 5-axis capabilities, exotic materials expertise (titanium, Inconel), and tight tolerance work. ITAR registration is required for defense programs.
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