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General Dynamics Land Systems is redefining what modern military manufacturing looks like, combining speed, scale, and digital ingenuity to deliver complex combat platforms more efficiently than ever before. As a world leader in the design, build, integration and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, the company has evolved its manufacturing operations to meet the demands of today’ s rapidly changing environment.
By partnering closely with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, General Dynamics Land Systems translates advanced digital designs into productionready vehicles at scale, delivering soldiers and marines increased survivability, greater firepower, unmatched mobility and enhanced battlefield effectiveness.
Manufacturing Today learns more about how manufacturing excellence underpins this capability from Geoff Norman, the company’ s Director for Strategy and Growth.“ Our heritage gives us deep experience, but our manufacturing evolution is what enables us to stay ahead today,” he begins.“ Our roots go back to Chrysler Defense and the M1 Abrams program in the 1980s. That legacy gave us scale, but what differentiates us now is how fast and agile our manufacturing operations have become across a truly global footprint.”
One of ten business units within General Dynamics Corporation, Land Systems is part of the Combat Systems Group, alongside European Land Systems and Ordnance and Tactical Systems. This structure allows General Dynamics Land Systems to adopt manufacturing best practices, invest in new equipment and rapidly scale production across regions as customer needs evolve. While the company is recognized globally for its combat vehicles, its ability to manufacture complex platforms efficiently and repeatedly is a core differentiator.“ From both a market and product standpoint,
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