GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP — Earnings Release 2003

Oct 15, 2003

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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) October 15, 2003 (October 15, 2003)

(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)

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*Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits*

(c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 – General Dynamics press release dated October 15, 2003 with respect to the company’s financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2003.

Items 9 and 12. Regulation FD Disclosure and Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information is being furnished under Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure and Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216.

On October 15, 2003, General Dynamics announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2003. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

*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: October 15, 2003

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