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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) January 21, 2004 (January 21, 2004)

(general dynamics)

(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)


 

 


 

Items 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On January 21, 2004, General Dynamics announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Exhibits

     99.1 – General Dynamics press release dated January 21, 2004, with respect to the company’s financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2003.

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: January 21, 2004

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