General Dynamics director granted 21 shares

Director Charles W. Hooper received General Dynamics stock as compensation in lieu of cash director fees, modestly increasing his direct holdings.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) reported that director Charles W. Hooper received a grant of common stock on September 16, 2026. He acquired 21 shares of Common Stock, reflected as stock received in lieu of director fees under the outside directors' compensation program, bringing his directly held stake to 1,370 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 21 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Hooper Charles W

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	21	$356.69	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,370 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 1,349 to 1,370 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 21 shares Grant price per share: $356.69 per share Shares owned after transaction: 1,370 shares

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Shares acquired 21 shares Common Stock grant on September 16, 2026

Grant price per share $356.69 per share Value assigned to the 21-share stock grant

Shares owned after transaction 1,370 shares Directly held General Dynamics common stock by Charles W. Hooper after the grant

Key Terms

in lieu of director fees, outside directors' compensation program, Common Stock

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in lieu of director fees financial

"Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program."

outside directors' compensation program financial

"Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program."

Common Stock financial

"security title listed as Common Stock for the reported grant"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did GD director Charles W. Hooper report?

Director Charles W. Hooper reported receiving 21 shares of General Dynamics common stock on September 16, 2026. The shares were granted as stock in lieu of director fees under the company’s outside directors' compensation program, increasing his directly held position.

At what price were the GD shares awarded to director Hooper?

The 21 General Dynamics shares granted to director Charles W. Hooper were valued at $356.69 per share. This value is reported as the transaction price for the stock received in lieu of director fees under the outside directors' compensation program.

How many GD shares does Charles W. Hooper own after this award?

Following the award, Charles W. Hooper directly holds 1,370 shares of General Dynamics common stock. This total includes the 21 shares received on September 16, 2026, in lieu of director fees under the compensation program for outside directors.

Was Charles W. Hooper’s GD stock award an open-market purchase?

No. The 21 General Dynamics shares reported by Charles W. Hooper were stock received in lieu of director fees under the outside directors' compensation program, not an open-market purchase of shares on the stock market.

Was Hooper’s GD stock grant made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and there is no footnote stating that the transaction was made under a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hooper Charles W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION

11011 SUNSET HILLS ROAD

(Street)

RESTON VIRGINIA 20190

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP [ GD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/16/2026		A(1)		21	A	$356.69	1,370	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program.

	Nicholas R. Barnaby, by Power of Attorney	09/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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