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General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) elects president Danny Deep to its board

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General Dynamics Corporation reported that its board of directors elected company president Danny Deep as a director, effective August 5, 2026. The board stated there is no arrangement or understanding with any other person regarding his election, and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Deep, age 56, has been with General Dynamics for more than 20 years and became president in December 2025. His prior roles include executive vice president for Global Operations, executive vice president for Combat Systems, and president of General Dynamics Land Systems. He will not receive additional compensation for serving on the board.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a global aerospace and defense company with more than 120,000 employees worldwide and $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Director election effective date August 5, 2026 Date Danny Deep was elected to the board
Danny Deep age 56 years Age of the newly elected director and president
Employee count more than 120,000 Employees worldwide at General Dynamics
2025 Revenue $52.6 billion Revenue generated in 2025
Tenure at company more than 20 years Danny Deep’s service at General Dynamics
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FAQ

What board change did General Dynamics (GD) disclose regarding Danny Deep?
General Dynamics’ board elected company president Danny Deep as a director, effective August 5, 2026. The company stated there was no arrangement with any other person for his election and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What is Danny Deep’s current role at General Dynamics (GD)?
Danny Deep serves as president of General Dynamics, a position he has held since December 2025. He has been with the company for more than 20 years in various operating roles, including leadership of Global Operations, Combat Systems, and General Dynamics Land Systems.

Will Danny Deep receive extra compensation for joining the General Dynamics (GD) board?
The company stated that Danny Deep, already serving as president, will not receive any additional compensation for his service as a director. His board role is in addition to his existing executive duties, with compensation unchanged by this election.

How large is General Dynamics (GD) and what were its 2025 revenues?
General Dynamics described itself as a global aerospace and defense company with more than 120,000 employees worldwide. It reported generating $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting the scale of its operations across aviation, shipbuilding, land systems, and technology services.

What experience does Danny Deep bring to the General Dynamics (GD) board?
Danny Deep, age 56, has worked at General Dynamics for over 20 years. His prior positions include executive vice president for Global Operations, executive vice president for Combat Systems, and president of General Dynamics Land Systems, giving him extensive operational and leadership background within the company.
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LOGO

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) August 7, 2026 (August 5, 2026)

 

 

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-3671   13-1673581

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

11011 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, Virginia   20190
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(703) 876-3000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

  

Trading
Symbol

  

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common Stock   GD   New York Stock Exchange

 

 
 

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 5, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of General Dynamics Corporation (the “Company”) elected Danny Deep as a member of the Board, effective immediately. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Deep and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Deep was elected as a director. Mr. Deep is not a party to any transactions that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Deep has not been appointed to any committee of the Board.

Mr. Deep currently serves as president of the Company and will not receive any additional compensation for his service as a director. A copy of the press release announcing the election of Mr. Deep is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

99.1    General Dynamics press release, dated August 6, 2026, announcing the election of Danny Deep to the board of directors
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

    GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
    By:  

/s/ Gregory S. Gallopoulos

     

Gregory S. Gallopoulos

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

(Authorized Officer)

Dated: August 7, 2026      

Exhibit 99.1

 

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General Dynamics Elects Danny Deep to

Board of Directors

August 06, 2026 | Press Release

 

RESTON, Va. – General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that its board of directors has elected Danny Deep to be a director of the corporation.

 

Deep, age 56, has served as the president of General Dynamics since December 2025. He has been with the company for more than 20 years. Prior to his role as president, he held various operating roles within the company, including executive vice president for Global Operations, executive vice president for Combat Systems, and president of General Dynamics Land Systems.

 

Danny’s deep operational experience and superb judgment honed during a decades-long career at General Dynamics bring important skills to the company’s board,” said Phebe Novakovic, chairman and CEO. “We look forward to his valuable contributions. ”

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Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapon systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 120,000 people worldwide and generated $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.gd.com.

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GD CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Media Contact:

Jeff A. Davis

press@generaldynamics.com

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