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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 3,October 2, 2022
OR
[] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number 1-3671
    
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware13-1673581
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizationI.R.S. Employer Identification No.
11011 Sunset Hills RoadReston,Virginia20190
Address of principal executive officesZip code
(703) 876-3000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockGDNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ü No ___
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ü No ___
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ü Accelerated filer ___ Non-accelerated filer ___
Smaller reporting company___ 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. ___
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes___ No ü
277,705,115274,548,961 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $1 par value per share, were outstanding on April 3,October 2, 2022.




INDEX

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)April 3, 2022April 4, 2021(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
ProductsProducts$5,209 $5,355 Products$5,935 $5,518 
ServicesServices4,183 4,034 Services4,040 4,050 
9,392 9,389 9,975 9,568 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
ProductsProducts(4,312)(4,438)Products(4,905)(4,552)
ServicesServices(3,546)(3,454)Services(3,405)(3,386)
General and administrative (G&A)General and administrative (G&A)(626)(559)General and administrative (G&A)(567)(550)
(8,484)(8,451)(8,877)(8,488)
Operating earningsOperating earnings908 938 Operating earnings1,098 1,080 
Other, netOther, net39 30 Other, net41 34 
Interest, netInterest, net(98)(123)Interest, net(86)(99)
Earnings before income taxEarnings before income tax849 845 Earnings before income tax1,053 1,015 
Provision for income tax, netProvision for income tax, net(119)(137)Provision for income tax, net(151)(155)
Net earningsNet earnings$730 $708 Net earnings$902 $860 
Earnings per shareEarnings per shareEarnings per share
BasicBasic$2.63 $2.49 Basic$3.29 $3.09 
DilutedDiluted$2.61 $2.48 Diluted$3.26 $3.07 
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Revenue:
Products$16,201 $16,033 
Services12,355 12,144 
28,556 28,177 
Operating costs and expenses:
Products(13,386)(13,249)
Services(10,379)(10,286)
G&A(1,807)(1,665)
(25,572)(25,200)
Operating earnings2,984 2,977 
Other, net120 95 
Interest, net(279)(331)
Earnings before income tax2,825 2,741 
Provision for income tax, net(427)(436)
Net earnings$2,398 $2,305 
Earnings per share
Basic$8.70 $8.20 
Diluted$8.61 $8.16 
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)April 3, 2022April 4, 2021(Dollars in millions)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Net earningsNet earnings$730 $708 Net earnings$902 $860 $2,398 $2,305 
Changes in unrealized cash flow hedgesChanges in unrealized cash flow hedges(54)(91)Changes in unrealized cash flow hedges(67)(48)(223)(134)
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments62 (38)Foreign currency translation adjustments(311)(107)(500)(77)
Changes in retirement plans’ funded statusChanges in retirement plans’ funded status42 101 Changes in retirement plans’ funded status45 88 134 260 
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax50 (28)
Benefit for income tax, net— 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax55 (28)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, pretaxOther comprehensive (loss) income, pretax(333)(67)(589)49 
Benefit (provision) for income tax, netBenefit (provision) for income tax, net(7)31 (20)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxOther comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(325)(74)(558)29 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$785 $680 Comprehensive income$577 $786 $1,840 $2,334 
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)April 3, 2022December 31, 2021(Dollars in millions)October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and equivalentsCash and equivalents$2,907 $1,603 Cash and equivalents$2,496 $1,603 
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable3,015 3,041 Accounts receivable2,794 3,041 
Unbilled receivablesUnbilled receivables7,888 8,498 Unbilled receivables8,111 8,498 
InventoriesInventories5,548 5,340 Inventories6,257 5,340 
Other current assetsOther current assets1,436 1,505 Other current assets1,347 1,505 
Total current assetsTotal current assets20,794 19,987 Total current assets21,005 19,987 
Noncurrent assets:Noncurrent assets:Noncurrent assets:
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net5,450 5,417 Property, plant and equipment, net5,565 5,417 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net1,926 1,978 Intangible assets, net1,921 1,978 
GoodwillGoodwill20,114 20,098 Goodwill20,155 20,098 
Other assetsOther assets2,592 2,593 Other assets2,470 2,593 
Total noncurrent assetsTotal noncurrent assets30,082 30,086 Total noncurrent assets30,111 30,086 
Total assetsTotal assets$50,876 $50,073 Total assets$51,116 $50,073 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debtShort-term debt and current portion of long-term debt$1,005 $1,005 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt$2,252 $1,005 
Accounts payableAccounts payable3,190 3,167 Accounts payable3,106 3,167 
Customer advances and depositsCustomer advances and deposits6,363 6,266 Customer advances and deposits6,661 6,266 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities3,478 3,540 Other current liabilities3,640 3,540 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities14,036 13,978 Total current liabilities15,659 13,978 
Noncurrent liabilities:Noncurrent liabilities:Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debtLong-term debt10,491 10,490 Long-term debt9,239 10,490 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities8,335 7,964 Other liabilities8,567 7,964 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note J)Commitments and contingencies (see Note J)00Commitments and contingencies (see Note J)
Total noncurrent liabilitiesTotal noncurrent liabilities18,826 18,454 Total noncurrent liabilities17,806 18,454 
Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:
Common stockCommon stock482 482 Common stock482 482 
SurplusSurplus3,434 3,278 Surplus3,511 3,278 
Retained earningsRetained earnings35,800 35,420 Retained earnings36,774 35,420 
Treasury stockTreasury stock(19,837)(19,619)Treasury stock(20,638)(19,619)
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(1,865)(1,920)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,478)(1,920)
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity18,014 17,641 Total shareholders’ equity17,651 17,641 
Total liabilities and shareholders equity
Total liabilities and shareholders equity
$50,876 $50,073 
Total liabilities and shareholders equity
$51,116 $50,073 
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)April 3, 2022April 4, 2021(Dollars in millions)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations:Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations:Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations:
Net earningsNet earnings$730 $708 Net earnings$2,398 $2,305 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipmentDepreciation of property, plant and equipment139 136 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment420 408 
Amortization of intangible and finance lease right-of-use assetsAmortization of intangible and finance lease right-of-use assets74 79 Amortization of intangible and finance lease right-of-use assets224 242 
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense96 40 Equity-based compensation expense140 96 
Deferred income tax benefitDeferred income tax benefit(106)(19)Deferred income tax benefit(132)(38)
(Increase) decrease in assets, net of effects of business acquisitions:(Increase) decrease in assets, net of effects of business acquisitions:(Increase) decrease in assets, net of effects of business acquisitions:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable26 (30)Accounts receivable259 133 
Unbilled receivablesUnbilled receivables617 52 Unbilled receivables422 (252)
InventoriesInventories(234)57 Inventories(915)94 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:Increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:Increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:
Accounts payableAccounts payable23 (216)Accounts payable(68)(291)
Customer advances and depositsCustomer advances and deposits675 (544)Customer advances and deposits1,598 228 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities(309)(455)
Other, netOther, net(72)(260)Other, net(127)119 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities1,968 Net cash provided by operating activities3,910 2,589 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(141)(134)Capital expenditures(620)(502)
Other, netOther, net(6)Other, net(378)
Net cash used by investing activitiesNet cash used by investing activities(147)(131)Net cash used by investing activities(998)(501)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of common stockPurchases of common stock(1,119)(1,491)
Dividends paidDividends paid(1,024)(983)
Repayment of fixed-rate notesRepayment of fixed-rate notes— (2,500)
Proceeds from commercial paper, gross (maturities greater than 3 months)Proceeds from commercial paper, gross (maturities greater than 3 months)— 1,997 
Proceeds from fixed-rate notesProceeds from fixed-rate notes— 1,497 
Dividends paid(330)(315)
Purchases of common stock(294)(759)
Repayment of floating-rate notesRepayment of floating-rate notes— (500)
Other, netOther, net107 201 Other, net103 223 
Net cash used by financing activitiesNet cash used by financing activities(517)(873)Net cash used by financing activities(2,040)(1,757)
Net cash used by discontinued operations— (12)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents1,304 (1,013)
Net cash provided (used) by discontinued operationsNet cash provided (used) by discontinued operations21 (16)
Net increase in cash and equivalentsNet increase in cash and equivalents893 315 
Cash and equivalents at beginning of periodCash and equivalents at beginning of period1,603 2,824 Cash and equivalents at beginning of period1,603 2,824 
Cash and equivalents at end of periodCash and equivalents at end of period$2,907 $1,811 Cash and equivalents at end of period$2,496 $3,139 
Supplemental cash flow information:Supplemental cash flow information:Supplemental cash flow information:
Income tax payments, netIncome tax payments, net$(15)$(33)Income tax payments, net$(767)$(502)
Interest paymentsInterest payments$(93)$(107)Interest payments$(206)$(329)
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
Common StockRetainedTreasuryAccumulated
Other 
Comprehensive
Total
Shareholders’
Common StockRetainedTreasuryAccumulated
Other 
Comprehensive
Total
Shareholders’
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)ParSurplusEarningsStockLossEquity(Dollars in millions)ParSurplusEarningsStockLossEquity
December 31, 2021$482 $3,278 $35,420 $(19,619)$(1,920)$17,641 
July 3, 2022July 3, 2022$482 $3,466 $36,218 $(20,632)$(2,153)$17,381 
Net earningsNet earnings— — 730 — — 730 Net earnings— — 902 — — 902 
Cash dividends declaredCash dividends declared— — (350)— — (350)Cash dividends declared— — (346)— — (346)
Equity-based awardsEquity-based awards— 156 — 74 — 230 Equity-based awards— 45 — (6)— 39 
Shares purchased— — — (292)— (292)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 55 55 
April 3, 2022$482 $3,434 $35,800 $(19,837)$(1,865)$18,014 
December 31, 2020$482 $3,124 $33,498 $(17,893)$(3,550)$15,661 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (325)(325)
October 2, 2022October 2, 2022$482 $3,511 $36,774 $(20,638)$(2,478)$17,651 
July 4, 2021July 4, 2021$482 $3,194 $34,273 $(19,181)$(3,447)$15,321 
Net earningsNet earnings— — 708 — — 708 Net earnings— — 860 — — 860 
Cash dividends declaredCash dividends declared— — (337)— — (337)Cash dividends declared— — (333)— — (333)
Equity-based awardsEquity-based awards— 28 — 52 — 80 Equity-based awards— 42 — 22 — 64 
Shares purchasedShares purchased— — — (744)— (744)Shares purchased— — — (117)— (117)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (28)(28)Other comprehensive loss— — — — (74)(74)
April 4, 2021$482 $3,152 $33,869 $(18,585)$(3,578)$15,340 
October 3, 2021October 3, 2021$482 $3,236 $34,800 $(19,276)$(3,521)$15,721 
Nine Months Ended
Common StockRetainedTreasuryAccumulated
Other 
Comprehensive
Total
Shareholders’
(Dollars in millions)ParSurplusEarningsStockLossEquity
December 31, 2021$482 $3,278 $35,420 $(19,619)$(1,920)$17,641 
Net earnings— — 2,398 — — 2,398 
Cash dividends declared— — (1,044)— — (1,044)
Equity-based awards— 233 — 78 — 311 
Shares purchased— — — (1,097)— (1,097)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (558)(558)
October 2, 2022$482 $3,511 $36,774 $(20,638)$(2,478)$17,651 
December 31, 2020$482 $3,124 $33,498 $(17,893)$(3,550)$15,661 
Net earnings— — 2,305 — — 2,305 
Cash dividends declared— — (1,003)— — (1,003)
Equity-based awards— 112 — 93 — 205 
Shares purchased— — — (1,476)— (1,476)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 29 29 
October 3, 2021$482 $3,236 $34,800 $(19,276)$(3,521)$15,721 
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions, except share and per-share amounts or unless otherwise noted)

A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization. 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, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services.
Basis of Consolidation and Classification. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of General Dynamics Corporation and our wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. We eliminate all inter-company balances and transactions in the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Consistent with industry practice, we classify assets and liabilities related to long-term contracts as current, even though some of these amounts may not be realized within one year.
Further discussion of our significant accounting policies is contained in the other notes to these financial statements.
Interim Financial Statements. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These rules and regulations permit some of the information and footnote disclosures included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to be condensed or omitted.
Our fiscal quarters are typically 13 weeks in length. Because our fiscal year ends on December 31, the number of days in our first and fourth quarters varies slightly from year to year. Operating results for the three-month periodthree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022.
The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations and financial condition for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021.
These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net. Property, plant and equipment (PP&E) is carried at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Net PP&E consisted of the following:
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
PP&EPP&E$11,631 $11,464 PP&E$11,899 $11,464 
Accumulated depreciationAccumulated depreciation(6,181)(6,047)Accumulated depreciation(6,334)(6,047)
PP&E, netPP&E, net$5,450 $5,417 PP&E, net$5,565 $5,417 
Acquisitions and Divestitures. In July 2022, we acquired a provider of mission-critical embedded computing solutions for U.S. Navy platforms in our Technologies segment. The operating results of the acquisition have been included in our reported results since the closing date. The purchase price of the
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acquisition has been preliminarily allocated to the estimated fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired, with any excess purchase price recorded as goodwill.
Accounting Standards Updates. There are accounting standards that have been issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) but are not yet effective. These standards are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
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B. REVENUE
Performance Obligations. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the unit of account for revenue. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation within that contract and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The majority of our contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and is, therefore, not distinct. Some of our contracts have multiple performance obligations, most commonly due to the contract covering multiple phases of the product life cycle (development, production, maintenance and support). For contracts with multiple performance obligations, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. The primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin approach, under which we forecast our expected costs of satisfying a performance obligation and then add an appropriate margin for that distinct good or service.
Contract modifications are routine in the performance of our contracts. Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications or requirements. In most instances, contract modifications are for goods or services that are not distinct and, therefore, are accounted for as part of the existing contract.
Our performance obligations are satisfied over time as work progresses or at a point in time. Revenue from products and services transferred to customers over time accounted for 80%75% and 78% of our revenue for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4, 2021.78% and 79% of our revenue for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 3, 2021, respectively. Substantially all of our revenue in the defense segments is recognized over time, because control is transferred continuously to our customers. Typically, revenue is recognized over time using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress toward satisfying our performance obligations. Incurred cost represents work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, material, overhead and, when appropriate, G&A expenses.
Revenue from goods and services transferred to customers at a point in time accounted for 20%25% and 22% of our revenue for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4, 2021.22% and 21% of our revenue for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 3, 2021, respectively. Most of our revenue recognized at a point in time is for the manufacture of business jet aircraft in our Aerospace segment. Revenue on these contracts is recognized when the customer obtains control of the asset, which is generally upon delivery and acceptance by the customer of the fully outfitted aircraft.
On April 3,October 2, 2022, we had $87.2$88.8 billion of remaining performance obligations, which we also refer to as total backlog. We expect to recognize approximately 55%45% of our remaining performance obligations as revenue by year-end 2023, an additional 30%35% by year-end 2025 and the balance thereafter.
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Contract Estimates. The majority of our revenue is derived from long-term contracts and programs that can span several years. Accounting for long-term contracts and programs involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. For long-term contracts, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract.
Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events that often span several years. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability; the complexity
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of the work to be performed; the cost and availability of materials; the performance of subcontractors; and the availability and timing of funding from the customer.
The nature of our contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including claims, award fees and incentive fees. We include in our contract estimates additional revenue for submitted contract modifications or claims against the customer when we believe we have an enforceable right to the modification or claim, the amount can be estimated reliably and its realization is probable. In evaluating these criteria, we consider the contractual/legal basis for the claim, the cause of any additional costs incurred, the reasonableness of those costs and the objective evidence available to support the claim. We include award fees or incentive fees in the estimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the fee. These estimates are based on historical award experience, anticipated performance and our best judgment at the time.
As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract-related estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on contracts under the cumulative catch-up method. Under this method, the impact of the adjustment on profit recorded to date on a contract is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the period it is identified.
The impact of adjustments in contract estimates on our operating earnings can be reflected in either operating costs and expenses or revenue. The aggregate impact of adjustments in contract estimates increased our revenue, operating earnings and diluted earnings per share as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
RevenueRevenue$107 $85 Revenue$67 $148 $286 $308 
Operating earningsOperating earnings105 63 Operating earnings115 134 321 273 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.30 $0.17 Diluted earnings per share$0.33 $0.38 $0.91 $0.76 
NoWhile no adjustment on any one contract was material to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, or April 4, 2021.October 3, 2021, our Marine Systems segment’s 2022 results were negatively affected by supply chain impacts to the Virginia-class submarine schedule, offset partially by improved performance on auxiliary and support ships.
Revenue by Category. Our portfolio of products and services consists of approximately 10,000 active contracts. The following series of tables presents our revenue disaggregated by several categories.
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Revenue by major products and services was as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Aircraft manufacturingAircraft manufacturing$1,262 $1,372 Aircraft manufacturing$1,712 $1,462 $4,086 $3,906 
Aircraft servicesAircraft services641 515 Aircraft services635 604 2,031 1,669 
Total AerospaceTotal Aerospace1,903 1,887 Total Aerospace2,347 2,066 6,117 5,575 
Nuclear-powered submarinesNuclear-powered submarines1,762 1,719 Nuclear-powered submarines1,785 1,741 5,257 5,139 
Surface shipsSurface ships593 528 Surface ships701 594 1,905 1,707 
Repair and other servicesRepair and other services296 236 Repair and other services283 302 909 810 
Total Marine SystemsTotal Marine Systems2,651 2,483 Total Marine Systems2,769 2,637 8,071 7,656 
Military vehiclesMilitary vehicles1,095 1,203 Military vehicles1,134 1,099 3,313 3,533 
Weapons systems, armament and munitionsWeapons systems, armament and munitions416 460 Weapons systems, armament and munitions480 480 1,314 1,451 
Engineering and other servicesEngineering and other services164 157 Engineering and other services174 166 502 480 
Total Combat SystemsTotal Combat Systems1,675 1,820 Total Combat Systems1,788 1,745 5,129 5,464 
Information technology (IT) servicesInformation technology (IT) services2,140 2,085 Information technology (IT) services2,038 2,058 6,188 6,214 
C5ISR* solutionsC5ISR* solutions1,023 1,114 C5ISR* solutions1,033 1,062 3,051 3,268 
Total TechnologiesTotal Technologies3,163 3,199 Total Technologies3,071 3,120 9,239 9,482 
Total revenueTotal revenue$9,392 $9,389 Total revenue$9,975 $9,568 $28,556 $28,177 
*Command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
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Revenue by contract type was as follows:
Three Months Ended April 3, 2022AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Revenue
Three Months Ended October 2, 2022Three Months Ended October 2, 2022AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Revenue
Fixed-priceFixed-price$1,673 $1,601 $1,465 $1,338 $6,077 Fixed-price$2,127 $1,670 $1,575 $1,315 $6,687 
Cost-reimbursementCost-reimbursement— 1,050 197 1,328 2,575 Cost-reimbursement— 1,099 199 1,272 2,570 
Time-and-materialsTime-and-materials230 — 13 497 740 Time-and-materials220 — 14 484 718 
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,903 $2,651 $1,675 $3,163 $9,392 Total revenue$2,347 $2,769 $1,788 $3,071 $9,975 
Three Months Ended April 4, 2021
Three Months Ended October 3, 2021Three Months Ended October 3, 2021
Fixed-priceFixed-price$1,709 $1,784 $1,569 $1,340 $6,402 Fixed-price$1,847 $1,930 $1,515 $1,349 $6,641 
Cost-reimbursementCost-reimbursement— 699 235 1,363 2,297 Cost-reimbursement— 705 216 1,279 2,200 
Time-and-materialsTime-and-materials178 — 16 496 690 Time-and-materials219 14 492 727 
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,887 $2,483 $1,820 $3,199 $9,389 Total revenue$2,066 $2,637 $1,745 $3,120 $9,568 
Nine Months Ended October 2, 2022AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Revenue
Fixed-price$5,414 $4,880 $4,481 $3,939 $18,714 
Cost-reimbursement— 3,191 607 3,856 7,654 
Time-and-materials703 — 41 1,444 2,188 
Total revenue$6,117 $8,071 $5,129 $9,239 $28,556 
Nine Months Ended October 3, 2021
Fixed-price$4,996 $5,524 $4,752 $3,993 $19,265 
Cost-reimbursement— 2,130 667 4,005 6,802 
Time-and-materials579 45 1,484 2,110 
Total revenue$5,575 $7,656 $5,464 $9,482 $28,177 
Our segments operate under fixed-price, cost-reimbursement and time-and-materials contracts. Our production contracts are primarily fixed-price. Under these contracts, we agree to perform a specific scope of work for a fixed amount. Contracts for research, engineering, repair and maintenance, and other services are typically cost-reimbursement or time-and-materials. Under cost-reimbursement contracts, the customer reimburses contract costs incurred and pays a fixed, incentive or award-based fee. The amount for an incentive or award fee is determined by our ability to achieve targets set in the contract, such as cost, quality, schedule and performance. Under time-and-materials contracts, the customer pays a fixed hourly rate for direct labor and generally reimburses us for the cost of materials.
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Each of these contract types presents advantages and disadvantages. Typically, we assume more risk with fixed-price contracts. However, these types of contracts offer additional profits when we complete the work for less than originally estimated. Cost-reimbursement contracts generally subject us to lower risk. Accordingly, the associated base fees are usually lower than fees earned on fixed-price contracts. Under time-and-materials contracts, our profit may vary if actual labor-hour rates vary significantly from the negotiated rates. Also, because these contracts can provide little or no fee for managing material costs, the content mix can impact profitability.
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Revenue by customer was as follows:
Three Months Ended April 3, 2022AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Revenue
Three Months Ended October 2, 2022Three Months Ended October 2, 2022AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Revenue
U.S. government:U.S. government:U.S. government:
Department of Defense (DoD)Department of Defense (DoD)$80 $2,605 $855 $1,751 $5,291 Department of Defense (DoD)$61 $2,723 $1,029 $1,716 $5,529 
Non-DoDNon-DoD— 1,243 1,246 Non-DoD— — 1,182 1,184 
Foreign military sales (FMS)Foreign military sales (FMS)33 44 69 10 156 Foreign military sales (FMS)20 45 82 154 
Total U.S. governmentTotal U.S. government113 2,650 926 3,004 6,693 Total U.S. government81 2,768 1,113 2,905 6,867 
U.S. commercialU.S. commercial1,110 — 45 50 1,205 U.S. commercial1,418 62 56 1,537 
Non-U.S. governmentNon-U.S. government120 685 102 908 Non-U.S. government123 — 592 95 810 
Non-U.S. commercialNon-U.S. commercial560 — 19 586 Non-U.S. commercial725 — 21 15 761 
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,903 $2,651 $1,675 $3,163 $9,392 Total revenue$2,347 $2,769 $1,788 $3,071 $9,975 
Three Months Ended April 4, 2021
Three Months Ended October 3, 2021Three Months Ended October 3, 2021
U.S. government:U.S. government:U.S. government:
DoDDoD$58 $2,420 $916 $1,747 $5,141 DoD$73 $2,584 $937 $1,715 $5,309 
Non-DoDNon-DoD— 1,246 1,252 Non-DoD— 1,241 1,244 
FMSFMS19 56 87 14 176 FMS23 51 63 144 
Total U.S. governmentTotal U.S. government77 2,480 1,005 3,007 6,569 Total U.S. government96 2,636 1,002 2,963 6,697 
U.S. commercialU.S. commercial857 66 57 981 U.S. commercial1,201 — 55 51 1,307 
Non-U.S. governmentNon-U.S. government190 732 129 1,053 Non-U.S. government46 670 101 818 
Non-U.S. commercialNon-U.S. commercial763 — 17 786 Non-U.S. commercial723 — 18 746 
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,887 $2,483 $1,820 $3,199 $9,389 Total revenue$2,066 $2,637 $1,745 $3,120 $9,568 
Nine Months Ended October 2, 2022AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Revenue
U.S. government:
DoD$221 $7,948 $2,824 $5,134 $16,127 
Non-DoD— 3,603 3,611 
FMS102 118 201 23 444 
Total U.S. government323 8,067 3,032 8,760 20,182 
U.S. commercial3,616 167 159 3,944 
Non-U.S. government422 1,867 290 2,581 
Non-U.S. commercial1,756 — 63 30 1,849 
Total revenue$6,117 $8,071 $5,129 $9,239 $28,556 
Nine Months Ended October 3, 2021
U.S. government:
DoD$203 $7,496 $2,807 $5,220 $15,726 
Non-DoD— 3,782 3,794 
FMS60 148 212 27 447 
Total U.S. government263 7,649 3,026 9,029 19,967 
U.S. commercial3,040 163 144 3,349 
Non-U.S. government286 2,224 294 2,807 
Non-U.S. commercial1,986 51 15 2,054 
Total revenue$5,575 $7,656 $5,464 $9,482 $28,177 
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Contract Balances. The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In our defense segments, amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g., biweekly or monthly) or upon achievement of contractual milestones. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. However, we sometimes receive advances or deposits from our customers, particularly on our international contracts, before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. These assets and liabilities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. In our Aerospace segment, we generally receive deposits from customers upon contract execution and upon achievement of contractual milestones. These deposits are liquidated when revenue is recognized. Changes in the contract asset and liability balances during the three-monthnine-month period ended April 3,October 2, 2022, were not materially impacted by any other factors.
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Revenue recognized for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021, that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of each year was $1.7$908 and $3.5 billion, and $1.5$612 and $3 billion, respectively. This revenue represented primarily the sale of business jet aircraft.

C. EARNINGS PER SHARE
We compute basic earnings per share (EPS) using net earnings for the period and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Basic weighted average shares outstanding have decreased in 2022 and 2021 due to share repurchases. Diluted EPS incorporates the additional shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and the release of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding277,074 284,102 Basic weighted average shares outstanding273,916 278,596 275,752 281,147 
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock/RSUs*Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock/RSUs*2,863 1,096 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock/RSUs*2,466 1,809 2,615 1,287 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding279,937 285,198 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding276,382 280,405 278,367 282,434 
*    Excludes outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock that had exercise prices in excess of the average market price of our common stock during the period and, therefore, the effect of including these options would be antidilutive. These options totaled 2,0861,724 and 8,2981,393 for the three-month three- and nine-monthperiods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,1,547 and 5,015 for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 3, 2021, respectively.

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D. INCOME TAXES
Net Deferred Tax Liability. Our deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in other noncurrent assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our net deferred tax liability consisted of the following:
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Deferred tax assetDeferred tax asset$41 $41 Deferred tax asset$31 $41 
Deferred tax liabilityDeferred tax liability(757)(868)Deferred tax liability(686)(868)
Net deferred tax liabilityNet deferred tax liability$(716)$(827)Net deferred tax liability$(655)$(827)
Tax Uncertainties. We participate in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Compliance Assurance Process (CAP), a real-time audit of our consolidated federal corporate income tax return. The IRS has examined our consolidated federal income tax returns through 2020.2021.
For all periods open to examination by tax authorities, we periodically assess our liabilities and contingencies based on the latest available information. Where we believe there is more than a 50% chance that our tax position will not be sustained, we record our best estimate of the resulting tax liability, including interest, in the Consolidated Financial Statements. We include any interest or penalties incurred in connection with income taxes as part of income tax expense.
Based on all known facts and circumstances and current tax law, we believe the total amount of any unrecognized tax benefits on April 3,October 2, 2022, was not material to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. In addition, there are no tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits will vary significantly over the next 12 months, producing, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

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E. UNBILLED RECEIVABLES
Unbilled receivables represent revenue recognized on long-term contracts (contract costs and estimated profits) less associated advances and progress billings. These amounts will be billed in accordance with the agreed-upon contractual terms. Unbilled receivables consisted of the following:
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Unbilled revenueUnbilled revenue$35,695 $39,566 Unbilled revenue$36,971 $39,566 
Advances and progress billingsAdvances and progress billings(27,807)(31,068)Advances and progress billings(28,860)(31,068)
Net unbilled receivablesNet unbilled receivables$7,888 $8,498 Net unbilled receivables$8,111 $8,498 
On April 3,October 2, 2022, and December 31, 2021, net unbilled receivables included $2.4$2.3 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively, associated with 2two large international contracts in our Combat Systems segment. A wheeled vehicle contract, originally negotiated in 2012, was amended in 2020 to include a revised payment schedule that addressed a build-up in unbilled receivables. Under the amended contract, we have received progress payments that have reduced the program’s unbilled balance to $1 billion.$815. The remaining scheduled progress payments will liquidate the net unbilled receivables balance by the end of 2023. A separate tracked vehicle contract signed in 2010 has been experiencing an unbilled receivable build-up due to payment delays since 2021 while we workresulting in a $1.4 billion balance at the end of the third quarter. We continue to resolveengage with the customer to address concerns on certain aspects of the program. As a result, the balance
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Based on this engagement and recent program has grownactivities, we continue to $1.4 billion.expect to collect the full amount outstanding.

F. INVENTORIES
The majority of our inventories are for business jet aircraft. Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Work in process represents largely labor, material and overhead costs associated with aircraft in the manufacturing process and is based primarily on the estimated average unit cost in a production lot. Raw materials are valued primarily on the first-in, first-out method. We record pre-owned aircraft acquired in connection with the sale of new aircraft at the lower of the trade-in value or the estimated net realizable value.
Inventories consisted of the following:
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Work in processWork in process$3,865 $3,654 Work in process$4,257 $3,654 
Raw materialsRaw materials1,645 1,651 Raw materials1,906 1,651 
Finished goodsFinished goods25 22 Finished goods20 22 
Pre-owned aircraftPre-owned aircraft13 13 Pre-owned aircraft74 13 
Total inventoriesTotal inventories$5,548 $5,340 Total inventories$6,257 $5,340 
The increase in total inventories during the nine-month period ended October 2, 2022, was due primarily to the ramp-up in production of new Gulfstream aircraft models announced in the last three years, as well as increased production of in-service aircraft reflecting strong customer demand. Customer deposits associated with firm orders for these aircraft, which are reflected in customer advances and deposits and other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, have correspondingly increased.
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G. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit were as follows:
AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Goodwill
AerospaceMarine SystemsCombat SystemsTechnologiesTotal
Goodwill
December 31, 2021 (a)December 31, 2021 (a)$3,039 $297 $2,827 $13,935 $20,098 December 31, 2021 (a)$3,039 $297 $2,827 $13,935 $20,098 
AcquisitionsAcquisitions— — — 271 271 
Other (b)Other (b)(6)— 18 16 Other (b)(104)— (83)(27)(214)
April 3, 2022 (a)$3,033 $297 $2,845 $13,939 $20,114 
October 2, 2022 (a)October 2, 2022 (a)$2,935 $297 $2,744 $14,179 $20,155 
(a)Goodwill in the Technologies reporting unit was net of $1.8 billion of accumulated impairment losses.
(b)Consisted primarily of adjustments for foreign currency translation.
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Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consisted of the following:
Gross Carrying Amount (a)Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying Amount (a)Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying Amount (a)Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying Amount (a)Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Contract and program intangible assets (b)Contract and program intangible assets (b)$3,242 $(1,597)$1,645 $3,239 $(1,547)$1,692 Contract and program intangible assets (b)$3,307 $(1,642)$1,665 $3,239 $(1,547)$1,692 
Trade names and trademarksTrade names and trademarks499 (240)259 501 (238)263 Trade names and trademarks469 (232)237 501 (238)263 
Technology and softwareTechnology and software70 (49)21 70 (48)22 Technology and software64 (46)18 70 (48)22 
Other intangible assetsOther intangible assets64 (63)64 (63)Other intangible assets64 (63)64 (63)
Total intangible assetsTotal intangible assets$3,875 $(1,949)$1,926 $3,874 $(1,896)$1,978 Total intangible assets$3,904 $(1,983)$1,921 $3,874 $(1,896)$1,978 
(a)Changes in gross carrying amounts consisted primarily of adjustments for acquired intangible assets and foreign currency translation.
(b)Consisted of acquired backlog and probable follow-on work and associated customer relationships.
Amortization expense is included in operating costs and expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $50$53 and $55$152 for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,$59 and $170 for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 3, 2021, respectively.

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H. DEBT
Debt consisted of the following:
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Fixed-rate notes due:Fixed-rate notes due:Interest rate:Fixed-rate notes due:Interest rate:
November 2022November 20222.250%$1,000 $1,000 November 20222.250%$1,000 $1,000 
May 2023May 20233.375%750 750 May 20233.375%750 750 
August 2023August 20231.875%500 500 August 20231.875%500 500 
November 2024November 20242.375%500 500 November 20242.375%500 500 
April 2025April 20253.250%750 750 April 20253.250%750 750 
May 2025May 20253.500%750 750 May 20253.500%750 750 
June 2026June 20261.150%500 500 June 20261.150%500 500 
August 2026August 20262.125%500 500 August 20262.125%500 500 
April 2027April 20273.500%750 750 April 20273.500%750 750 
November 2027November 20272.625%500 500 November 20272.625%500 500 
May 2028May 20283.750%1,000 1,000 May 20283.750%1,000 1,000 
April 2030April 20303.625%1,000 1,000 April 20303.625%1,000 1,000 
June 2031June 20312.250%500 500 June 20312.250%500 500 
April 2040April 20404.250%750 750 April 20404.250%750 750 
June 2041June 20412.850%500 500 June 20412.850%500 500 
November 2042November 20423.600%500 500 November 20423.600%500 500 
April 2050April 20504.250%750 750 April 20504.250%750 750 
OtherOtherVarious102 106 OtherVarious89 106 
Total debt principalTotal debt principal11,602 11,606 Total debt principal11,589 11,606 
Less unamortized debt issuance costs and discountsLess unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts106 111 Less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts98 111 
Total debtTotal debt11,496 11,495 Total debt11,491 11,495 
Less current portionLess current portion1,005 1,005 Less current portion2,252 1,005 
Long-term debtLong-term debt$10,491 $10,490 Long-term debt$9,239 $10,490 
On April 3,October 2, 2022, we had had no commercial paper outstanding, but we maintain the ability to access the commercial paper market in the future. Separately, we have a $4 billion committedcommitted bank credit facility for general corporate purposes and working capital needs and to support our commercial paper issuances. This credit facility expires in March 2027. We may renew or replace this credit facility in whole or in part at or prior to its expiration date. We also have an effective shelf registration on file with the SEC that allows us to access the debt markets.
Our financing arrangements contain a number of customary covenants and restrictions. We were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions on April 3,October 2, 2022.

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I. OTHER LIABILITIES
A summary of significant other liabilities by balance sheet caption follows:
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Salaries and wagesSalaries and wages$870 $1,022 Salaries and wages$1,068 $1,022 
Dividends payableDividends payable350 331 Dividends payable347 331 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities331 337 Lease liabilities297 337 
Retirement benefitsRetirement benefits285 288 Retirement benefits277 288 
Workers’ compensationWorkers’ compensation265 270 Workers’ compensation246 270 
OtherOther1,377 1,292 Other1,405 1,292 
Total other current liabilitiesTotal other current liabilities$3,478 $3,540 Total other current liabilities$3,640 $3,540 
Retirement benefitsRetirement benefits$2,717 $2,813 Retirement benefits$2,474 $2,813 
Customer deposits on commercial contractsCustomer deposits on commercial contracts1,828 1,250 Customer deposits on commercial contracts2,459 1,250 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities1,346 1,343 Lease liabilities1,334 1,343 
OtherOther2,444 2,558 Other2,300 2,558 
Total other liabilitiesTotal other liabilities$8,335 $7,964 Total other liabilities$8,567 $7,964 

J. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
In 2015, Electric Boat Corporation, a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, received a Civil Investigative Demand from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding an investigation of potential False Claims Act violations relating to alleged failures of Electric Boat’s quality system with respect to allegedly non-conforming parts purchased from a supplier. In 2016, Electric Boat was made aware that it is a defendant in a lawsuit related to this matter which had been filed under seal in U.S. district court. Also in 2016, the Suspending and Debarring Official for the U.S. Department of the Navy issued a Show Cause Letter to Electric Boat requesting that Electric Boat respond to the official’s concerns regarding Electric Boat’s oversight and management with respect to its quality assurance systems for subcontractors and suppliers. Electric Boat responded to the Show Cause Letter and engaged in discussions with the U.S. government.
In the third quarter of 2019, the Department of Justice declined to intervene in the qui tam action, noting that its investigation continues, and the court unsealed the relator’s complaint. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the relator filed a second amended complaint. In the third quarter of 2021, the court dismissed the relator’s complaint with prejudice. The relator has appealed the dismissal of the complaint to the United States Court of Appeals. Given the current status of these matters, we are unable to express a view regarding the ultimate outcome or, if the outcome is adverse, to estimate an amount or range of reasonably possible loss. Depending on the outcome of these matters, there could be a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Additionally, various other claims and legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of business are pending or threatened against us. These other matters relate to such issues as government investigations and claims, the protection of the environment, asbestos-related claims and employee-related matters. The nature of litigation is such that we cannot predict the outcome of these other matters. However, based on information currently available, we believe any potential liabilities in these
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other proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Environmental
We are subject to and affected by a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations. We are directly or indirectly involved in environmental investigations or remediation at some of our current and former facilities and third-party sites that we do not own but where we have been designated a potentially responsible party (PRP) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or a state environmental agency. Based on historical experience, we expect that a significant percentage of the total remediation and compliance costs associated with these facilities will continue to be allowable contract costs and, therefore, recoverable under U.S. government contracts.
As required, we provide financial assurance for certain sites undergoing or subject to investigation or remediation. We accrue environmental costs when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Where applicable, we seek insurance recovery for costs related to environmental liabilities. We do not record insurance recoveries before collection is considered probable. Based on all known facts and analyses, we do not believe that our liability at any individual site, or in the aggregate, arising from such environmental conditions will be material to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. We also do not believe that the range of reasonably possible additional loss beyond what has been recorded would be material to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Other
Government Contracts. As a government contractor, we are subject to U.S. government audits and investigations relating to our operations, including claims for fines, penalties, and compensatory and treble damages. We believe the outcome of such ongoing government audits and investigations will not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In the performance of our contracts, we routinely request contract modifications that require additional funding from the customer. Most often, these requests are due to customer-directed changes in the scope of work. While we are entitled to recovery of these costs under our contracts, the administrative process with our customer may be protracted. Based on the circumstances, we periodically file requests for equitable adjustment (REAs) that are sometimes converted into claims. In some cases, these requests are disputed by our customer. We believe our outstanding modifications, REAs and other claims will be resolved without material impact to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Letters of Credit and Guarantees. In the ordinary course of business, we have entered into letters of credit, bank guarantees, surety bonds and other similar arrangements with financial institutions and insurance carriers totaling approximately $1approximately $1.1 billion on April 3,October 2, 2022. In addition, from time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we contractually guarantee the payment or performance of our subsidiaries arising under certain contracts.
Aircraft Trade-ins. In connection with orders for new aircraft in contract backlog, our Aerospace segment has outstanding options with some customers to trade in aircraft as partial consideration in their new-aircraft transaction. These trade-in commitments are generally structured to establish the fair market value of the trade-in aircraft at a date generally 45 or fewer days preceding delivery of the new aircraft to the customer. At that time, the customer is required to either exercise the option or allow its expiration. Other trade-in commitments are structured to guarantee a pre-determined trade-in value. These commitments present more risk in the event of an adverse change in market conditions. In either
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case,case, any excess of the pre-established trade-in price above the fair market value at the time the new aircraft is delivered is treated as a reduction of revenue in the new-aircraftnew-aircraft sales transaction. As of April 3,October 2, 2022, the estimated change in fair market values from the date of the commitments was not material.
Product Warranties. We provide warranties to our customers associated with certain product sales. We record estimated warranty costs in the period in which the related products are delivered. The warranty liability recorded at each balance sheet date is based generally on the number of months of warranty coverage remaining for the products delivered and the average historical monthly warranty payments. Warranty obligations incurred in connection with long-term production contracts are accounted for within the contract estimates at completion. Our other warranty obligations, primarily for business jet aircraft, are included in other current and noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The changes in the carrying amount of warranty liabilities for the three-monthnine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021, were as follows:
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$641 $660 Beginning balance$641 $660 
Warranty expenseWarranty expense21 26 Warranty expense67 73 
PaymentsPayments(33)(40)Payments(84)(94)
AdjustmentsAdjustments(21)(14)
Ending balanceEnding balance$629 $646 Ending balance$603 $625 

K. SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Share Repurchases. Our board of directors, from time to time, authorizes management to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock on the open market. In the three-monthnine-month period ended April 3,October 2, 2022, we repurchased 1.34.9 million of our outstanding shares for $292.$1.1 billion. On April 3,October 2, 2022, 10.87.2 million shares remained authorized by our board of directors for repurchase, representing 3.9%2.6% of our total shares outstanding. We repurchased 4.68.5 million shares for $744$1.5 billion in the three-monthnine-month period ended April 4,October 3, 2021.
Dividends per Share. Our board of directors declared dividends per share of $1.26 and $1.19$3.78 for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,$1.19 and $3.57 for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 3, 2021, respectively. We paid cash dividends of $330$345 and $315$1 billion for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,$332 and $983 for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 3, 2021, respectively.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. The changes, pretax and net of tax, in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) consisted of the following:
Changes in Unrealized Cash Flow HedgesForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsChanges in Retirement Plans’ Funded StatusAOCL
December 31, 2021$144 $538 $(2,602)$(1,920)
Other comprehensive income, pretax(54)62 42 50 
Benefit for income tax, net14 — (9)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax(40)62 33 55 
April 3, 2022$104 $600 $(2,569)$(1,865)
Changes in Unrealized Cash Flow HedgesForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentsChanges in Retirement Plans’ Funded StatusAOCL
December 31, 2021$144 $538 $(2,602)$(1,920)
Other comprehensive loss, pretax(223)(500)134 (589)
Benefit for income tax, net59 — (28)31 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(164)(500)106 (558)
October 2, 2022$(20)$38 $(2,496)$(2,478)
December 31, 2020$272 $641 $(4,463)$(3,550)
Other comprehensive loss, pretax(91)(38)101 (28)
Benefit for income tax, net23 — (23)— 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(68)(38)78 (28)
April 4, 2021$204 $603 $(4,385)$(3,578)
December 31, 2020$272 $641 $(4,463)$(3,550)
Other comprehensive income, pretax(134)(77)260 49 
Provision for income tax, net36 — (56)(20)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax(98)(77)204 29 
October 3, 2021$174 $564 $(4,259)$(3,521)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCL related primarily to changes in our retirement plans’ funded status and included pretax recognized net actuarial losses and amortization of prior service credit. See Note O for these amounts, which are included in our net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit credit.

L. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We have 4four operating segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies. We organize our segments in accordance with the nature of products and services offered. We measure each segment’s profitability based on operating earnings. As a result, we do not allocate net interest, other income and expense items, and income taxes to our segments.
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Summary financial information for each of our segments follows:
Revenue (a)Operating EarningsRevenue (a)Operating Earnings
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021April 3, 2022April 4, 2021Three Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
AerospaceAerospace$1,903 $1,887 $243 $220 Aerospace$2,347 $2,066 $312 $262 
Marine SystemsMarine Systems2,651 2,483 211 200 Marine Systems2,769 2,637 238 229 
Combat SystemsCombat Systems1,675 1,820 227 244 Combat Systems1,788 1,745 271 276 
TechnologiesTechnologies3,163 3,199 298 306 Technologies3,071 3,120 285 327 
Corporate (b)Corporate (b)— — (71)(32)Corporate (b)— — (8)(14)
TotalTotal$9,392 $9,389 $908 $938 Total$9,975 $9,568 $1,098 $1,080 
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
AerospaceAerospace$6,117 $5,575 $793 $677 
Marine SystemsMarine Systems8,071 7,656 660 639 
Combat SystemsCombat Systems5,129 5,464 743 786 
TechnologiesTechnologies9,239 9,482 887 941 
Corporate (b)Corporate (b)— — (99)(66)
TotalTotal$28,556 $28,177 $2,984 $2,977 
(a)See Note B for additional revenue information by segment.
(b)Corporate operating results consistconsisted primarily of equity-based compensation expense.
M. FAIR VALUE
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between marketplace participants.
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Various valuation approaches can be used to determine fair value, each requiring different valuation inputs. The following hierarchy classifies the inputs used to determine fair value into three levels:
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - inputs, other than quoted prices, observable by a marketplace participant either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 - unobservable inputs significant to the fair value measurement.
We did not have any significant non-financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on April 3,October 2, 2022, or December 31, 2021.
Our financial instruments include cash and equivalents, accounts receivable and payable, marketable securities held in trust and other investments, short- and long-term debt, and derivative financial instruments. The carrying values of cash and equivalents and accounts receivable and payable on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet approximate their fair value. The following tables present the fair values of our other financial assets and liabilities on April 3,October 2, 2022, and December 31, 2021, and the basis for determining their fair values:
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial Assets (Liabilities)April 3, 2022
Measured at fair value:
    Marketable securities held in trust:
        Cash and equivalents$$$— $$— 
        Available-for-sale debt securities121 121 — 121 — 
        Equity securities58 58 58 — — 
    Other investments17 17 — — 17 
    Cash flow hedge assets359 359 — 359 — 
Cash flow hedge liabilities(125)(125)— (125)— 
Measured at amortized cost:
    Short- and long-term debt principal(11,602)(11,705)— (11,705)— 
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Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial Assets (Liabilities)October 2, 2022
Measured at fair value:
Marketable securities held in trust:
Cash and equivalents$$$— $$— 
Available-for-sale debt securities104 104 — 104 — 
Equity securities47 47 47 — — 
Other investments17 17 — — 17 
Cash flow hedge assets107 107 — 107 — 
Cash flow hedge liabilities(155)(155)— (155)— 
Measured at amortized cost:
Short- and long-term debt principal(11,589)(10,623)— (10,623)— 
December 31, 2021
Measured at fair value:
Marketable securities held in trust:
Cash and equivalents$$$— $$— 
Available-for-sale debt securities125 125 — 125 — 
Equity securities62 62 62 — — 
Other investments12 12 — — 12 
Cash flow hedge assets320 320 — 320 — 
Cash flow hedge liabilities(98)(98)— (98)— 
Measured at amortized cost:
Short- and long-term debt principal(11,606)(12,549)— (12,549)— 
Our Level 1 assets include investments in publicly traded equity securities valued using quoted prices from the market exchanges. The fair value of our Level 2 assets and liabilities, which consist
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primarily of fixed-income securities, cash flow hedges and our fixed-rate notes, is determined under a market approach using valuation models that incorporate observable inputs such as interest rates, bond yields and quoted prices for similar assets. Our Level 3 assets include direct private equity investments that are measured using inputs unobservable to a marketplace participant.

N. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
We are exposed to market risk, primarily from foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and investments. We may use derivative financial instruments to hedge some of these risks as described below. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Foreign Currency Risk. Our foreign currency exchange rate risk relates to receipts from customers, payments to suppliers and inter-company transactions denominated in foreign currencies. To the extent possible, we include terms in our contracts that are designed to protect us from this risk. Otherwise, we enter into derivative financial instruments, principally foreign currency forward purchase and sale contracts, designed to offset and minimize our risk. Thedollar-weighted two-year average maturitymaturity of these instruments generally matches the durationduration of the activities that are at risk.
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Commodity Price Risk. We are subject to commodity price risk, primarily on long-term, fixed-price contracts. To the extent possible, we include terms in our contracts that are designed to protect us from these risks. Some of the protective terms included in our contracts are considered derivative financial instrumentsinstruments but are not accounted for separately, because they are clearly and closely related to the host contract. We have not entered into any material commodity hedging contracts but may do so as circumstances warrant. We do not believe that changes in commodity prices will have a material impact on our results of operations or cash flows.
Investment Risk. Our investment policy allows for purchases of fixed-income securities with an investment-grade rating and a maximum maturity of up to five years. On April 3,October 2, 2022, and December 31, 2021, we held $2.9 $2.5 billion and $1.6 billion in cash and equivalents, respectively, but held no marketable securities other than those held in trust to meet some of our obligations under workers’ compensationcompensation and non-qualified pension plans. On April 3,October 2, 2022, and December 31, 2021, we held marketable securities in trust of $182of $154 and $191, respectively. These marketable securities are reflected at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in other current and noncurrent assets. See Note M for additional details.
Hedging Activities. We had notional forward exchange contracts outstanding of $7.5$6 billion and $6.8 billion on April 3,October 2, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively. These derivative financial instruments are cash flow hedges, and are reflected at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in other current assets and liabilities. See Note M for additional details.
Changes in fair value (gains and losses) related to derivative financial instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges are deferred in AOCL until the underlying transaction is reflected in earnings. Alternatively, gains and losses on derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded each period in earnings. All gains and losses from derivative financial instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings are presented in the same line item as the underlying transaction, generally operating costs and expenses.
Net gains and losses recognized in earnings on derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting were not material to our results of operations for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021. Net gains and losses reclassified to earnings from AOCL related to
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qualified hedges were also not material to our results of operations for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021, andand we do not expect the amount of these gains and losses that will be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months to be material.
We had no material derivative financial instruments designated as fair value or net investment hedges on April 3,October 2, 2022, and December 31, 2021.
Foreign Currency Financial Statement Translation. We translate foreign currency balance sheets from our international businesses’ functional currency (generally the respective local currency) to U.S. dollars at the end-of-period exchange rates, and statements of earnings at the average exchange rates for each period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are a component of AOCL.
We do not hedge the fluctuation in reported revenue and earnings resulting from the translation of these international operations’ results into U.S. dollars. The impact of translating our non-U.S. operations’ revenue and earnings into U.S. dollars was not material to our results of operations for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021. In addition, the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on non-U.S. cash balances was not material for the three-monthnine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021.
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O. RETIREMENT PLANS
We provide retirement benefits to eligible employees through a variety of plans:
Defined contribution
Defined benefit
Pension (qualified and non-qualified)
Other post-retirement benefit
For our defined benefit plans, net periodic benefit credit for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,October 3, 2021, consisted of the following:
Pension BenefitsOther Post-retirement BenefitsPension BenefitsOther Post-retirement Benefits
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021April 3, 2022April 4, 2021Three Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Service costService cost$26 $30 $$Service cost$26 $30 $$
Interest costInterest cost100 90 Interest cost100 90 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(228)(241)(8)(9)Expected return on plan assets(227)(241)(7)(9)
Net actuarial loss (gain)Net actuarial loss (gain)54 103 (4)— Net actuarial loss (gain)54 91 (4)— 
Prior service creditPrior service credit(5)(5)— — Prior service credit(5)(5)— — 
Net periodic benefit creditNet periodic benefit credit$(53)$(23)$(6)$(2)Net periodic benefit credit$(52)$(35)$(6)$(2)
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
Service costService cost$78 $89 $$
Interest costInterest cost300 270 14 14 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(682)(723)(23)(27)
Net actuarial loss (gain)Net actuarial loss (gain)161 274 (13)— 
Prior service (credit) costPrior service (credit) cost(15)(15)— 
Net periodic benefit creditNet periodic benefit credit$(158)$(105)$(17)$(6)
Our contractual arrangements with the U.S. government provide for the recovery of pension and other post-retirement benefit costs related to employees working on government contracts. As we expect to recover these costs, we defer them in other contract costs in other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet until they can be allocated to contracts, which is generally after they are paid. To the extent there is a non-service component of net periodic benefit credit for our defined benefit plans, it is reported in other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts or unless otherwise noted)

BUSINESS OVERVIEW
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, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services.
Our company is organized into four operating segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies. We refer to the latter three collectively as our defense segments. Our primary customer is the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense (DoD), the intelligence community and other U.S. government customers. We also have significant business with non-U.S. governments and a diverse base of corporate and individual buyers of business jet aircraft and related services. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K and with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
With approximately 70% of our revenue coming from the U.S. government, government spending levels — particularly defense spending — influence our financial performance. At the beginning of the government’s fiscal year (FY) 2022, we were operating under a series of continuing resolutions (CRs), which provided funding for federal agencies for all programs of record at the prior year’s appropriated levels. On March 15, 2022, the U.S. government enactedThe Congress has not yet passed a defense appropriations bill for the government’s FYfiscal year (FY) 2023 despite the fact that the new year began on October 1, 2022. However, on September 30, 2022, totaling $728 billion, representing an increasea continuing resolution (CR) was signed into law, providing funding for federal agencies through December 16, 2022. When the government operates under a CR, all programs of approximately 5% overrecord are funded at the enacted FY 2021 spending levelprior year’s appropriated levels, and an increase of approximately 3% over the FY 2022 budget request. The FY 2022 defenseDoD is prohibited from starting new programs. While this could result in delayed revenue growth as programs that were expected to have increased funding levels continue to operate at the prior-year levels until the current-year appropriations bill was supportive of our key programs but didis signed into law, we do not anticipate that the current CR will have a material impact on our results of operations, financial outlook for 2022.condition or cash flows.
In February 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. In response, the United States and several other countries imposed economic and trade sanctions, export controls and other restrictions (collectively, global sanctions) targeting Russia and Belarus. The conflict and these sanctions have caused some disruptions to global economies and some global businesses, including heightened cybersecurity risks, supply chain challenges, increased energy costs and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, as well as an exacerbation ofexacerbated existing inflationary pressures.
Within our defense segments, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has created somea few potential supply chain challenges, which we continue to monitor and manage. The conflict maycould impact the FYfiscal year 2023 U.S. government defense budget due to the heightened national security threat.threat and the need to replenish stockpiles that have been reduced in support of Ukraine. Internationally, many countries in the region have expressed a renewed commitment to defense-related spending. As a result, we may see additional demand for our products and services.
In our Aerospace segment, we continue to see strong order activity as we emerge from the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, this segment is the most impacted relatively by the global sanctions, particularly our aircraft services business in Europe, which we have managed to-date.offset to date
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through additional services revenue in other regions. Across the aerospace industry, the sanctions impact sales to certain individuals and entities and exports of associated aircraft parts and related services.
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We continue to assess the conflict and related sanctions to help ensure compliance and take steps to attempt to mitigate any potential negative impact on our business, which to this point has not been material. Any longer-term impact to our business is currently unknown due to the uncertainty around the conflict’s duration, any further global sanctions and their broader impact.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION
The following paragraphs explain how we recognize revenue and operating costs in our operating segments and the terminology we use to describe our operating results.
In the Aerospace segment, we record revenue on contracts for new aircraft when the customer obtains control of the asset, which is generally upon delivery and acceptance by the customer of the fully outfitted aircraft. Revenue associated with the segment’s custom completions of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft and the segment’s services businesses is recognized as work progresses or upon delivery of services. Fluctuations in revenue from period to period result from the number and mix of new aircraft deliveries, progress on aircraft completions, and the level and type of aircraft services performed during the period.
The majority of the Aerospace segment’s operating costs relates to new aircraft production on firm orders and consists of labor, material, subcontractor and overhead costs. The costs are accumulated in production lots, recorded in inventory and recognized as operating costs at aircraft delivery based on the estimated average unit cost in a production lot. While changes in the estimated average unit cost for a production lot impact the level of operating costs, the amount of operating costs reported in a given period is based largely on the number and type of aircraft delivered. Operating costs in the Aerospace segment’s completions and services businesses are recognized generally as incurred.
For new aircraft, operating earnings and margin are a function of the prices of our aircraft, our operational efficiency in manufacturing and outfitting the aircraft, and the mix of ultra-large-cabin, large-cabin and mid-cabin aircraft deliveries. Aircraft mix can also refer to the stage of program maturity for our aircraft models. A new aircraft model typically has lower margins in its initial production lots, and then margins generally increase as we realize efficiencies in the production process. Additional factors affecting the segment’s earnings and margin include the volume, mix and profitability of completions and services work performed, the market for pre-owned aircraft, and the level of general and administrative (G&A) and net research and development (R&D) costs incurred by the segment.
In the defense segments, revenue on long-term government contracts is recognized generally over time as the work progresses, either as products are produced or as services are rendered. Typically, revenue is recognized over time using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress toward satisfying our performance obligations. Incurred costs represent work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, material, overhead and, when appropriate, G&A expenses. Variances in costs recognized from period to period reflect primarily increases and decreases in production or activity levels on individual contracts. Because costs are used as a measure of progress, year-over-year variances in costs result in corresponding variances in revenue, which we generally refer to as volume.
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Operating earnings and margin in the defense segments are driven by changes in volume, performance or contract mix. Performance refers to changes in profitability based on adjustments to estimates at completion on individual contracts. These adjustments result from increases or decreases to the estimated value of the contract, the estimated costs to complete the contract or both. Therefore, changes in costs incurred in the period compared with prior periods do not necessarily impact profitability. It is only when total estimated costs at completion on a given contract change without a corresponding change in the contract value (or vice versa) that the profitability of that contract may be impacted. Contract mix refers to changes in the volume of higher- versus lower-margin work. Higher or lower margins can result from a number of factors, including contract type (e.g., fixed-price/cost-reimbursable) and type of work (e.g., development/production). Contract mix can also refer to the stage of program maturity for our long-term production contracts. New long-term production contracts typically have lower margins initially, and then margins generally increase as we achieve learning curve improvements or realize other cost reductions.

CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021VarianceThree Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$9,392 $9,389 $— %Revenue$9,975 $9,568 $407 4.3 %
Operating costs and expensesOperating costs and expenses(8,484)(8,451)(33)0.4 %Operating costs and expenses(8,877)(8,488)(389)4.6 %
Operating earningsOperating earnings908 938 (30)(3.2)%Operating earnings1,098 1,080 18 1.7 %
Operating marginOperating margin9.7 %10.0 %Operating margin11.0 %11.3 %
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$28,556 $28,177 $379 1.3 %
Operating costs and expensesOperating costs and expenses(25,572)(25,200)(372)1.5 %
Operating earningsOperating earnings2,984 2,977 0.2 %
Operating marginOperating margin10.4 %10.6 %
Our consolidated revenue increased in the third quarter and first quarter was consistent with last yearnine months of 2022 as higher volume in our Aerospace and Marine Systems segment was largelysegments offset by lower volume from international military vehicles in our Combat Systems segment and C5ISR (command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) solutions in our Technologies segment. Operating earnings increased in the three- and nine-month periods, albeit at lower rates than the respective revenue growth, as we managed through the impacts of a shifting program mix, as well as supply chain constraints and inflationary pressure. Operating margin decreased $30 and 30 basis points respectively,in the third quarter and 20 basis points in the first quarternine months of 2022 due to timing of Corporate operating expenses. Operating earnings and margin increased incompared with the aggregate for our operating segments in the first quarter of 2022.prior-year periods.

REVIEW OF OPERATING SEGMENTS
Following is a discussion of operating results for each of our operating segments. For the Aerospace segment, results are analyzed by specific types of products and services, consistent with how the segment is managed. For the defense segments, the discussion is based on markets and the lines of products and services offered with a supplemental discussion of specific contracts and programs when significant to the results. Additional information regarding our segments can be found in Note L to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1.
AEROSPACE
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021Variance
Revenue$1,903 $1,887 $16 0.8 %
Operating earnings243 220 23 10.5 %
Operating margin12.8 %11.7 %
Gulfstream aircraft deliveries (in units)25 28 (3)(10.7)%
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Three Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
Revenue$2,347 $2,066 $281 13.6 %
Operating earnings312 262 50 19.1 %
Operating margin13.3 %12.7 %
Gulfstream aircraft deliveries (in units)35 31 12.9 %
Nine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
Revenue$6,117 $5,575 $542 9.7 %
Operating earnings793 677 116 17.1 %
Operating margin13.0 %12.1 %
Gulfstream aircraft deliveries (in units)82 80 2.5 %
Operating Results
The increase in the Aerospace segment’s revenue in the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2022 consisted of the following:
Aircraft services$126 
Aircraft manufacturing(110)
Total increase$16 
Third QuarterNine Months
Aircraft services$31 $362 
Aircraft manufacturing250 180 
Total increase$281 $542 
Aircraft services revenue was up in the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2022 due to increased air travel driving additional demand for maintenance work and increased activity at our fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities. Offsettingfacilities driven by growing global air travel. Aircraft manufacturing revenue increased in the growth in services revenue wasthird quarter and first nine months of 2022 due primarily to additional deliveries of the large-cabin G600 and ultra-large-cabin G650 aircraft.
In the third quarter, the company installed a decrease in aircraft deliveries, reflecting our decision in 2020software update to reduce aircraft production rates in response toaddress an airworthiness directive (AD) that had been issued by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have since increased production rates, which will result in increasing deliveries beginningU.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the second halfquarter of 2022. The AD placed limitations on permissible landing conditions for the year.G500 and G600 aircraft models, which delayed the delivery of some aircraft from the second quarter to the third quarter.
The increase in the segment’s operating earnings in the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2022 consisted of the following:
Aircraft services$40 
Aircraft manufacturing20 
G&A/other expenses(37)
Total increase$23 
Third QuarterNine Months
Aircraft manufacturing$73 $131 
Aircraft services(11)76 
G&A/other expenses(12)(91)
Total increase$50 $116 
Aircraft manufacturing operating earnings were up due to a favorable mix of aircraft deliveries and ongoing improvements in manufacturing efficiency. Earnings in 2022 were somewhat impacted by customer accommodations associated with the G500/G600 AD while 2021 earnings included mark-to-market adjustments taken in the first quarter related to aircraft that were in the G500 test program.
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Aircraft services operating earnings were up in the first quarternine months of 2022 due to higher volume and favorable cost performance, and theoffset by an unfavorable mix of aircraft services. Aircraft manufacturing operating earnings were up due to ongoing improvements in manufacturing efficiency, as well as mark-to-market adjustments takenservices in the first quarter of 2021 related to aircraft that were in the G500 flight test program.third quarter. These increases were offset partially by higher G&A/other expenses due primarily to increased R&D expenses associated with ongoing product development efforts, including flight test activities for the G700, which is targeted to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2022. While there is a modest risk to the aircraft certification timeline, this risk does not impact our outlook for 2022 or beyond.efforts.
In total, the Aerospace segment’s operating margin increased 11060 basis points in the third quarter and 90 basis points in the first quarternine months of 2022 compared with the prior-year period.periods.
MARINE SYSTEMS
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021Variance
Revenue$2,651 $2,483 $168 6.8 %
Operating earnings211 200 11 5.5 %
Operating margin8.0 %8.1 %
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Three Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
Revenue$2,769 $2,637 $132 5.0 %
Operating earnings238 229 3.9 %
Operating margin8.6 %8.7 %
Nine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
Revenue$8,071 $7,656 $415 5.4 %
Operating earnings660 639 21 3.3 %
Operating margin8.2 %8.3 %
Operating Results
The increase in the Marine Systems segment’s revenue in the third quarter and first quarter nine monthsof 2022 consisted of the following:
U.S. Navy ship engineering, repair and other services$86 
U.S. Navy ship construction82 
Total increase$168 
Third QuarterNine Months
U.S. Navy ship construction$156 $314 
U.S. Navy ship engineering, repair and other services(24)101 
Total increase$132 $415 
Revenue from U.S. Navy ship engineering and construction increased in the first quarter of 2022 as work progressed on the Navy’s top acquisition priority, the Columbia-class submarine program. Revenue from U.S. Navy ship construction was also up in the third quarter and first nine months of 2022 due to increased volume on the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG-51) destroyerColumbia-class submarine program and the John Lewis-class (T-AO-205) fleet replenishment oiler program. In the first nine months of 2022, revenue from U.S. Navy ship engineering, repair and other services increased due to a higher volume of submarine repair work. Overall, the Marine Systems segment’s operating margin decreased 10 basis points in the third quarter and in the first quarternine months of 2022 due to program mix.mix and supply chain impacts to the Virginia-class submarine schedule, offset partially by improved performance at NASSCO.
COMBAT SYSTEMS
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021VarianceThree Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$1,675 $1,820 $(145)(8.0)%Revenue$1,788 $1,745 $43 2.5 %
Operating earningsOperating earnings227 244 (17)(7.0)%Operating earnings271 276 (5)(1.8)%
Operating marginOperating margin13.6 %13.4 %Operating margin15.2 %15.8 %
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$5,129 $5,464 $(335)(6.1)%
Operating earningsOperating earnings743 786 (43)(5.5)%
Operating marginOperating margin14.5 %14.4 %
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Operating Results
The change in the Combat Systems segment’s revenue in the third quarter and first quarter nine monthsof 2022 consisted of the following:
International military vehicles$(76)
Weapons systems and munitions(59)
U.S. military vehicles(10)
Total decrease$(145)
Third QuarterNine Months
International military vehicles$(61)$(370)
Weapons systems and munitions(5)(173)
U.S. military vehicles109 208 
Total increase (decrease)$43 $(335)
Revenue from international military vehicles decreased in the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2022 due primarilyin large part to timing on several wheeled and tracked vehicle contracts. WeaponsIn the first nine months of 2022, weapons systems and munitions revenue was down due to decreased production of various U.S. munitions and ordnanceordnance. Offsetting these decreases was increased revenue from U.S. Stryker wheeled combat vehicles, particularly the maneuver short-range air defense (M-SHORAD) variant.
The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and timingBritish pound has negatively impacted the Combat Systems segment’s results in 2022, specifically the translation of materials on weapons systems programs. Theour international revenue from local currencies into U.S. dollars. Had foreign exchange rates in the third quarter and first nine months of 2022 held constant from the same periods in 2021, the Combat Systems segment’s revenue would have increased 5.6% in the third quarter and decreased only 3.9% in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the prior-year periods.
Overall, the Combat Systems segment’s operating margin decreased 60 basis points in the third quarter but increased 2010 basis points in the first quarternine months of 2022 driven by favorable contract mix and strong operating performance.mix.
TECHNOLOGIES
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021VarianceThree Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$3,163 $3,199 $(36)(1.1)%Revenue$3,071 $3,120 $(49)(1.6)%
Operating earningsOperating earnings298 306 (8)(2.6)%Operating earnings285 327 (42)(12.8)%
Operating marginOperating margin9.4 %9.6 %Operating margin9.3 %10.5 %
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$9,239 $9,482 $(243)(2.6)%
Operating earningsOperating earnings887 941 (54)(5.7)%
Operating marginOperating margin9.6 %9.9 %
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Operating Results
The change in the Technologies segment’s revenue in the third quarter and first quarter nine monthsof 2022 consisted of the following:
C5ISR* solutions$(91)
IT services55 
Total decrease$(36)
*Command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Third QuarterNine Months
C5ISR solutions$(29)$(217)
Information technology (IT) services(20)(26)
Total decrease$(49)$(243)
C5ISR solutions revenue was down in the third quarter and first nine months of 2022 due primarily to continued and additional supply chain shortagesdisruptions and delays in customer order activity in 2021 resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This decrease was offset partially by increaseddue to a shortage of customer staff. IT services revenue across a varietyvolume was down slightly in the third quarter and first nine months of programs. The2022 due to program timing. Overall, the Technologies segment’s operating margin decreased 20120 basis points in the third quarter and 30 basis points in the first quarternine months of 2022 due to unfavorable contract mix, including fewer shipments in our higher-margin products business.program mix.
CORPORATE
Corporate operating results totaled $71$8 in the third quarter and $99 in the first quarternine months of 2022 compared with $32$14 and $66 in the first quarter of 2021prior-year periods, respectively, and consisted primarily of equity-based compensation expense. The increase in the first nine months of 2022 was due to accelerated recognition of equity-based compensation expense.

OTHER INFORMATION
PRODUCT REVENUE AND OPERATING COSTS
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021VarianceThree Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$5,209 $5,355 $(146)(2.7)%Revenue$5,935 $5,518 $417 7.6 %
Operating costsOperating costs(4,312)(4,438)126 (2.8)%Operating costs(4,905)(4,552)(353)7.8 %
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$16,201 $16,033 $168 1.0 %
Operating costsOperating costs(13,386)(13,249)(137)1.0 %
The changeincrease in product revenue in the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2022 consisted of the following:
Aircraft manufacturing$(110)
Other, net(36)
Total decrease$(146)
Third QuarterNine Months
Ship construction$156 $314 
Aircraft manufacturing250 180 
C5ISR products(42)(176)
Weapons systems and munitions(5)(173)
Other, net58 23 
Total increase$417 $168 
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Ship construction revenue increased in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2022 driven by higher volume on the Columbia-class submarine and T-AO-205 fleet replenishment oiler programs. Aircraft manufacturing revenue decreased inincreased due primarily to additional deliveries of the first quarter of 2022large-cabin G600 and ultra-large-cabin G650 aircraft. These increases were offset partially by lower revenue from C5ISR products due to fewer planned aircraft deliveries.continued supply chain disruptions and delays in customer order activity, and reduced weapons systems and munitions volume resulting from decreased production of various U.S. munitions and ordnance. In the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2022, the primary driverdrivers of the decreaseincrease in product operating costs waswere the decreasechanges in aircraft deliveries.volume on the programs described above.
SERVICE REVENUE AND OPERATING COSTS
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021VarianceThree Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$4,183 $4,034 $149 3.7 %Revenue$4,040 $4,050 $(10)(0.2)%
Operating costsOperating costs(3,546)(3,454)(92)2.7 %Operating costs(3,405)(3,386)(19)0.6 %
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Variance
RevenueRevenue$12,355 $12,144 $211 1.7 %
Operating costsOperating costs(10,379)(10,286)(93)0.9 %
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The increasechange in service revenue in the third quarter and first quarter nine monthsof 2022 consisted of the following:
Aircraft services$126 
Other, net23 
Total increase$149 
Third QuarterNine Months
Aircraft services$31 $362 
Other, net(41)(151)
Total (decrease) increase$(10)$211 
Aircraft services revenue increased in the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2022 due to additional maintenance work and increased FBO activity. InService operating costs increased on lower revenue in the firstthird quarter of 2022 due to mix of work. Operating costs increased at a lower rate than revenue in the primary driverfirst nine months of the increase2022 due primarily to strong operating performance in service operating costs was the increase in aircraftour IT services volume.business.
G&A EXPENSES
As a percentage of revenue, G&A expenses were 6.7%6.3% in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with 6%5.9% in the first threenine months of 2021. The increase was driven by2021, reflecting accelerated recognition of equity-based compensation expense.expense in the first quarter of 2022.
OTHER, NET
Net other income was $39$120 in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with $30$95 in the first threenine months of 2021 and represents primarily the non-service components of pension and other post-retirement benefits.
INTEREST, NET
Net interest expense was $98$279 in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with $123$331 in the prior-year period.period, reflecting repayment of our scheduled debt maturities in 2021. See Note H to the unaudited
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Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, for additional information regarding our debt obligations, including interest rates.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX, NET
Our effective tax rate was 14%15.1% in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with 16.2%15.9% in the prior-year period. The decrease is dueFor 2022, we continue to anticipate a varietyfull-year effective tax rate of factors,approximately 16%.
In August 2022, the president signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which contained provisions effective January 1, 2023, including thea 15% corporate minimum tax and a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, both of which we do not expect to have a material impact on our results of excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation.operations, financial condition or cash flows.

BACKLOG AND ESTIMATED POTENTIAL CONTRACT VALUE
Our total backlog, including funded and unfunded portions, was $87.2$88.8 billion at the end of the firstthird quarter of 2022 compared with $87.6 billion on December 31, 2021.at the end of the second quarter. Our total backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations under contracts with customers as discussed in Note B to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. Our total estimated contract value, which combines total backlog with estimated potential contract value, was $129$125.8 billion on April 3,October 2, 2022.
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The following table details the backlog and estimated potential contract value of each segment at the end of the first quarterthird and second quarters of 2022 and fourthquarter of 2021:2022:
FundedUnfundedTotal BacklogEstimated Potential Contract ValueTotal
Estimated Contract Value
FundedUnfundedTotal BacklogEstimated Potential Contract ValueTotal
Estimated Contract Value
April 3, 2022October 2, 2022
AerospaceAerospace$17,114 $501 $17,615 $1,829 $19,444 Aerospace$18,536 $516 $19,052 $773 $19,825 
Marine SystemsMarine Systems27,656 15,258 42,914 4,316 47,230 Marine Systems26,966 15,273 42,239 3,263 45,502 
Combat SystemsCombat Systems12,760 299 13,059 6,298 19,357 Combat Systems13,305 534 13,839 5,754 19,593 
TechnologiesTechnologies9,067 4,579 13,646 29,347 42,993 Technologies10,130 3,573 13,703 27,162 40,865 
TotalTotal$66,597 $20,637 $87,234 $41,790 $129,024 Total$68,937 $19,896 $88,833 $36,952 $125,785 
December 31, 2021July 3, 2022
AerospaceAerospace$15,878 $415 $16,293 $1,657 $17,950 Aerospace$18,237 $549 $18,786 $877 $19,663 
Marine SystemsMarine Systems23,678 21,177 44,855 4,271 49,126 Marine Systems26,965 14,873 41,838 3,904 45,742 
Combat SystemsCombat Systems12,584 509 13,093 6,936 20,029 Combat Systems13,236 202 13,438 6,939 20,377 
TechnologiesTechnologies9,005 4,348 13,353 26,997 40,350 Technologies9,448 4,120 13,568 27,028 40,596 
TotalTotal$61,145 $26,449 $87,594 $39,861 $127,455 Total$67,886 $19,744 $87,630 $38,748 $126,378 

AEROSPACE
Aerospace funded backlog represents primarily new aircraft and custom completion orders for which we have definitive purchase contracts and deposits from customers. Unfunded backlog consists of agreements to provide future aircraft maintenance and support services. The Aerospace segment ended the firstthird quarter of 2022 with backlog of $17.6$19.1 billion, up 8.1%1.4% from $16.3$18.8 billion on December 31, 2021,July 3, 2022, and up 47.7%29.7% in the past year.
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Orders in the firstthird quarter of 2022 reflected strong demand across our product and services portfolio, including orders for all models of Gulfstream aircraft. The segment’s book-to-bill ratio (orders divided by revenue) was 1.7-to-11.2-to-1 in the firstthird quarter of 2022 and 1.6-to-1 over the trailing 12 months.
Beyond total backlog, estimated potential contract value represents primarily options and other agreements with existing customers to purchase new aircraft and long-term aircraft services agreements. On April 3,October 2, 2022, estimated potential contract value in the Aerospace segment was $1.8 billion, up 10.4% from December 31, 2021.$773.

DEFENSE SEGMENTS
The total backlog in our defense segments represents the estimated remaining sales value of work to be performed under firm contracts. The funded portion of total backlog includes items that have been authorized and appropriated by the U.S. Congress and funded by customers, as well as commitments by international customers that are approved and funded similarly by their governments. The unfunded portion of total backlog includes the amounts we believe are likely to be funded, but there is no guarantee that future budgets and appropriations will provide the same funding level currently anticipated for a given program.
Estimated potential contract value in our defense segments includes unexercised options associated with existing firm contracts and unfunded work on indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
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contracts. Contract options represent agreements to perform additional work under existing contracts at the election of the customer. We recognize options in backlog when the customer exercises the option and establishes a firm order. For IDIQ contracts, we evaluate the amount of funding we expect to receive and include this amount in our estimated potential contract value. This amount is often less than the total IDIQ contract value, particularly when the contract has multiple awardees. The actual amount of funding received in the future may be higher or lower than our estimate of potential contract value.
Total backlog in our defense segments was $69.6$69.8 billion on April 3, 2022 compared with $71.3 billion on December 31, 2021.October 2, 2022. In the firstthird quarter of 2022, the Combat Systems and Technologiestotal book-to-bill ratio in our defense segments achievedwas 1.1-to-1 with each of our defense segments achieving book-to-bill ratios of 1-to-1 and 1.1-to-1, respectively.or greater. Estimated potential contract value in our defense segments was $40$36.2 billion on April 3, 2022, up 4.6% from $38.2 billion on December 31, 2021.October 2, 2022. We received the following significant contract awards during the first quarter of 2022:third quarter:
MARINE SYSTEMS
$2601.4 billion from the U.S. Navy to provide maintenancefor construction of an additional Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) auxiliary support ship and repair servicestwo additional T-AO-205 oilers following orders for long-lead materials awarded in the second quarter of 2022. The award also includes a DDG-51 guided-missile destroyer and a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship.$715 option for an additional T-AO-205 oiler.
$130700 from the Navy for maintenance and modernization work on the USS Hartford, a Los Angeles-class submarine.
$95235 from the Navy to provide engineering, technical, design and planning yard support services for operational strategic and attack submarines.
$45 from the Navy for advanced nuclear plantlead yard services, development studies (ANPS) in support of the Columbia-class submarine program.and design efforts for Virginia-class submarines.
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$75 from the Navy for changes in scope associated with DDG-51 contracts.
COMBAT SYSTEMS
$340 from the U.S. ArmyA contract worth up to produce Stryker maneuver short-range air defense (M-SHORAD) vehicles.
$325 from the Army$1.1 billion to upgradeproduce Abrams main battle tanks toin the system enhancement package version 3 (SEPv3) configuration.configuration for Poland.
$235370 for various munitions and ordnance.
$165 to produce 39 additional light armored vehicles (LAVs) for the Canadian government.
$125 from the U.S. Army to provide system and sustainment technical support services for Abrams main battle tanks.
$80 from the Army for the production of Hydra-70 rockets.
$40 from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide spare parts and inventory management and support services for the Stryker wheeled combat vehicle program.Abrams main battle tanks.
TECHNOLOGIES$230 to produce Piranha armored combat vehicles for Switzerland.
$45 to provide laser range finders and repair and management support services for Canadian light armored vehicle (LAV) programs.
TECHNOLOGIES
An IDIQ contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to provide hybrid cloudIT infrastructure and modernization support services for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe under the Europe-Wide Information Technology and IT design, engineering, and operations and sustainment services.Enterprise Network (EITEN) program. The contract has a maximum potential value of $4.5 billion over 10 years.$910.
$80315 for several key classified contracts.
A contract from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Navy to support development, production and installation of fire control systems for managed application, information, networking, enterprisethe Columbia- and security services.Dreadnought-classes of ballistic missile submarines. The contract has a maximum potential value of $660.$275.
$260 for several key classified contracts.60 to provide the Army National Guard with an integrated network and security operations center. The contract has a maximum potential value of $265.
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$190160 from the U.S. Department of State (DoS) to provide overseas consular services to support visa application and issuance at U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world under the Global Support Strategy (GSS) program.
$95 to provide IT network operations and maintenance services for the Army.
$85 from the Army for computing and communications equipment under the Common Hardware Systems-5 (CHS-5) program.
$70 from the Army to provide hardware, software and logistics sustainment support.
$55 from the U.S. Air Force for the Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System (BICES) program to provide intelligence information sharing capabilities and engineering services.capabilities.
$4050 from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for an Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) solution to provide secure identity, accessenterprise network and account management for DoD applications. The contract has a maximum potential value of $160.
$130 to provide flight simulation services for the Army.
$15 from the U.S. Department of Education to develop the Award Eligibility Determination system. The contract has a maximum potential value of $120.
$110 to manufacture and deliver hardware in support of the SPY-6 radar program.
$90 from the Army for computing and communications equipment under the Common Hardware Systems-5 (CHS-5) program.
$85 from the Army to provide continued software support and engineering for the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 program.
$85 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in support of the Medicaid Management Information System.telecommunications services.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We place a strong emphasis on cash flow generation, which is underpinned by an operating discipline focused on cost control and working capital management. This emphasis gives us the flexibility for
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prudent capital deployment, while allowing us to step down debt over time, and preserves a strong balance sheet for future opportunities.
We evaluate a variety of capital deployment options based on current market conditions and our long-term outlook, and we believe agility is a key component of our capital deployment strategy as market conditions change over time. Our capital deployment priorities include investments in our products and services to drive long-term growth, a predictable dividend, strategic acquisitions and opportunistic share repurchases.
We believe cash generated by operating activities, supplemented by commercial paper issuances, is sufficient to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs. An additional potential source of capital is the issuance of long-term debt in capital market transactions.
We ended the firstthird quarter of 2022 with a cash and equivalents balance of $2.9$2.5 billion compared with $1.6 billion at the end of 2021. The following is a discussion of our major operating, investing and financing activities in the first threenine months of 2022 and 2021, as classified on the unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in Part I, Item 1:
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$1,968 $Net cash provided by operating activities$3,910 $2,589 
Net cash used by investing activitiesNet cash used by investing activities(147)(131)Net cash used by investing activities(998)(501)
Net cash used by financing activitiesNet cash used by financing activities(517)(873)Net cash used by financing activities(2,040)(1,757)

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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash provided by operating activities was $2$3.9 billion in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with $3 million$2.6 billion in the same period in 2021. The primary driver of cash inflows in both periods was net earnings. Cash flows in the first threenine months of 2022 were affected positively by an increase in customer deposits driven byassociated with Gulfstream aircraft orders and a decrease in unbilled receivables driven by the receipt of progress payments on a large international wheeled vehicle contract in our Combat Systems segment. Cash flows in the first threenine months of 2021 were affected negatively by the timing of billings and payments in our defense segments.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash used by investing activities was $147$998 in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with $131$501 in the same period in 2021. Our investing activities include cash paid for capital expenditures and business acquisitions; purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities; and proceeds from asset sales. The primary use of cash for investing activities in both periods was capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were $141$620 in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with $134$502 in the same period in 2021. In the third quarter of 2022, we acquired a provider of mission-critical embedded computing solutions for U.S. Navy platforms in our Technologies segment.

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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash used by financing activities was $517$2 billion in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with $873$1.8 billion in the same period in 2021. Financing activities include the use of cash for repurchases of common stock, payment of dividends, and debt and commercial paper repayments. Our financing activities also include a source of cash from proceeds received from debt and commercial paper issuances and employee stock option exercises.
Our board of directors from time to time authorizes management to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock on the open market. We paid $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion in the first nine months of 2022 and 2021, respectively, to repurchase our outstanding shares. On October 2, 2022, 7.2 million shares remained authorized by our board of directors for repurchase, representing 2.6% of our total shares outstanding.
On March 2, 2022, our board of directors declared an increased quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share, the 25th consecutive annual increase. Previously, the board had increased the quarterly dividend to $1.19 per share in March 2021. Cash dividends paid were $330$1 billion in the first threenine months of 2022 compared with $315$983 in the same period in 2021.
Our boardFixed-rate notes of directors from time$1 billion mature in November 2022. We intend to time authorizes managementrepay these notes with cash on hand at maturity. For additional information regarding our debt obligations, including scheduled debt maturities and interest rates, see Note H to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock on the open market. We paid $294 and $759unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in the first three months of 2022 and 2021, respectively, to repurchase our outstanding shares. On April 3, 2022, 10.8 million shares remained authorized by our board of directors for repurchase, representing 3.9% of our total shares outstanding.Part I, Item 1.
On April 3,October 2, 2022, we had no commercial paper outstanding, but we maintain the ability to access the commercial paper market in the future. Separately, we have a $4 billion committed bank credit facility for general corporate purposes and working capital needs and to support our commercial paper issuances. We also have an effective shelf registration on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows us to access the debt markets. For additional information regarding our debt obligations, including scheduled debt maturities and interest rates, see Note H to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE - FREE CASH FLOW
We emphasize the efficient conversion of net earnings into cash and the deployment of that cash to maximize shareholder returns. As described below, we use free cash flow to measure our performance in
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these areas. While we believe this metric provides useful information, it is not a defined operating measure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and there are limitations associated with its use. Our calculation of this metric may not be completely comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences in the method of calculation. As a result, the use of this metric should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, other GAAP measures.
We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. We believe free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it portrays our ability to generate cash from our businesses for purposes such as repaying debt, funding business acquisitions, repurchasing our common stock and paying dividends. We use free cash flow to assess the quality of our earnings and as a key performance measure in evaluating management. The following table reconciles free cash flow with net cash provided by operating activities, as classified on the unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in Part I, Item 1:
Three Months EndedApril 3, 2022April 4, 2021
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,968 $
Capital expenditures(141)(134)
Free cash flow$1,827 $(131)
Cash flows as a percentage of net earnings:
Net cash provided by operating activities270 %— %
Free cash flow250 %(19)%
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Nine Months EndedOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Net cash provided by operating activities$3,910 $2,589 
Capital expenditures(620)(502)
Free cash flow$3,290 $2,087 
Cash flows as a percentage of net earnings:
Net cash provided by operating activities163 %112 %
Free cash flow137 %91 %


ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES
For a discussion of environmental matters and other contingencies, see Note J to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. Except as otherwise noted in Note J, we do not expect our aggregate liability with respect to these matters to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We employ judgment in making our estimates, but they are based on historical experience, currently available information and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. We believe our judgment is applied consistently and produces financial information that fairly depicts our results of operations for all periods presented.
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Accounting for long-term contracts and programs involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events that often span several years. We review and update our contract-related estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on contracts under the cumulative catch-up method. Under this method, the impact of the adjustment on profit recorded to date on a contract is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. The aggregate impact of adjustments in contract estimates increased our operating earnings (and diluted earnings per share) by $105$115 ($0.30)0.33) and $63$321 ($0.17)0.91) for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, and April 4,$134 ($0.38) and $273 ($0.76) for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 3, 2021, respectively. NoWhile no adjustment on any one contract was material to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended April 3,October 2, 2022, or April 4, 2021.October 3, 2021, our Marine Systems segment’s 2022 results were negatively affected by supply chain impacts to the Virginia-class submarine schedule, offset partially by improved performance on auxiliary and support ships.
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Other critical accounting policies and estimates include long-lived assets and goodwill, commitments and contingencies, and retirement plans. For a full discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The outstanding notes described in Note H to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, issued by General Dynamics Corporation (the parent), are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured, joint and several basis by several of the parent’s 100%-owned subsidiaries (the guarantors). The guarantee of each guarantor ranks equally in right of payment with all other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of such guarantor. A listing of the guarantors is included in an exhibit to this Form 10-Q.
Because the parent is a holding company, its cash flow and ability to service its debt, including the outstanding notes, depends on the performance of its subsidiaries and the ability of those subsidiaries to distribute cash to the parent, whether by dividends, loans or otherwise. Holders of the outstanding notes have a direct claim only against the parent and the guarantors.
Under the relevant indenture, the guarantee of each guarantor is limited to the maximum amount that can be guaranteed without rendering the guarantee voidable under applicable laws relating to fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally. Each indenture also provides that, in the event (1) of a merger, consolidation or sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a guarantor (other than a transaction with the parent or any of its subsidiaries) or (2) there occurs a transfer, sale or other disposition of the voting stock of a guarantor so that the guarantor is no longer a subsidiary of the parent, then the guarantor or the entity acquiring the assets (in the event of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a guarantor) will be released and relieved of any obligations under the guarantee.
The following summarized financial information presents the parent and guarantors (collectively, the combined obligor group) on a combined basis. The summarized financial information of the combined obligor group excludes net investment in and earnings of subsidiaries related to interests held by the combined obligor group in subsidiaries that are not guarantors of the notes.
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS INFORMATION
Nine Months Ended October 2, 2022Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Revenue$10,183 $13,444 
Operating costs and expenses, excluding G&A(8,811)(11,604)
Net earnings574 687 
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STATEMENT OF EARNINGS INFORMATION
Three Months Ended April 3, 2022Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Revenue$3,275 $13,444 
Operating costs and expenses, excluding G&A(2,851)(11,604)
Net earnings133 687 
BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
April 3, 2022December 31, 2021October 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Cash and equivalentsCash and equivalents$1,905 $925 Cash and equivalents$1,729 $925 
Other current assetsOther current assets2,975 3,149 Other current assets3,740 3,149 
Noncurrent assetsNoncurrent assets3,851 3,597 Noncurrent assets3,946 3,597 
Total assetsTotal assets$8,731 $7,671 Total assets$9,415 $7,671 
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debtShort-term debt and current portion of long-term debt$1,000 $999 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt$2,249 $999 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities3,114 3,190 Other current liabilities3,272 3,190 
Long-term debtLong-term debt10,428 10,424 Long-term debt9,188 10,424 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities3,817 3,844 Other noncurrent liabilities3,544 3,844 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$18,359 $18,457 Total liabilities$18,253 $18,457 
The summarized balance sheet information presented above includes the funded status of the company’s primary qualified U.S. government pension plans as the parent has the ultimate obligation for the plans.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes with respect to this item from the disclosure included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of April 3,October 2, 2022. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, on April 3,October 2, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended April 3,October 2, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
The certifications of the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have been filed as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this report.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that are based on management’s expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “scheduled,” “outlook,” “estimates,” “should” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples include projections of revenue, earnings, operating margin, segment performance, cash flows, contract awards, aircraft production, deliveries and backlog. In making these statements we rely on assumptions and analyses based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions
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and expected future developments as well as other factors we consider appropriate under the circumstances. We believe our estimates and judgments are reasonable based on information available to us at the time. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecast in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. These factors include:include, among others:
general U.S. and international political and economic conditions;
decreases in U.S. government defense spending or changing priorities within the defense budget;
termination of government contracts due to unilateral government action;
differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform within estimated costs, and performance issues with key suppliers and subcontractors;
expected recovery on contract claims and requests for equitable adjustment;
changing customer demand for business aircraft, including the effects of economic conditions on the business-aircraft market;
changing prices for energy and raw materials;
the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or other similar outbreaks;
the status or outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings;
potential effects of audits and reviews by government agencies of our government contract performance, compliance and internal control systems and policies;
cybersecurity events and other disruptions;
risks and uncertainties relating to our acquisitions and joint ventures; and
potential for increased regulation related to global climate change.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or, in the case of any document incorporated by reference, the date of that document. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to General Dynamics or any person acting on our behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to update or publicly release revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this report. These factors may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K.future filings with the SEC.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For information relating to legal proceedings, see Note J to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes with respect to this item from the disclosure included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table provides information about our first-quarterthird-quarter purchases of equity securities that are registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended:
PeriodTotal Number of SharesAverage Price per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced ProgramMaximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
Shares Purchased Pursuant to Share Buyback Program
1/1/22-1/30/22— $— — 12,054,937 
1/31/22-2/27/22665,955 213.13 665,955 11,388,982 
2/28/22-4/3/22632,308 237.22 632,308 10,756,674 
Shares Delivered or Withheld Pursuant to Restricted Stock Vesting*
1/1/22-1/30/22690 207.85 
1/31/22-2/27/22— — 
2/28/22-4/3/22128,658 242.77 
1,427,611 $226.47 
PeriodTotal Number of SharesAverage Price per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced ProgramMaximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
Shares Delivered or Withheld Pursuant to Restricted Stock Vesting*
7/4/22-7/31/224,877 $219.02 
8/1/22-8/28/222,750 227.37 
8/29/22-10/2/222,912 228.95 
10,539 $223.94 
*Represents shares withheld by, or delivered to, us pursuant to provisions in agreements with recipients of restricted stock granted under our equity compensation plans that allow us to withhold, or the recipient to deliver to us, the number of shares with a fair value equal to the statutory tax withholding due upon vesting of the restricted shares.
We did not make any unregistered sales of equity securities in the firstthird quarter of 2022.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
10.1*    Form ofNon-Statutory Stock Option Award Agreement pursuant to the General Dynamics Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Compensation Plan (for grants to executive officers beginning March 2, 2022, and including, as indicated therein, provisions for certain executive officers who are subject to the companys Compensation Recoupment Policy)**
10.2*    Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement pursuant to the General Dynamics Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Compensation Plan (for grants to executive officers beginning March 2, 2022, and including, as indicated therein, provisions for certain executive officers who are subject to the companys Compensation Recoupment Policy)**
10.3*    Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the General Dynamics Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Compensation Plan (for grants to executive officers beginning March 2, 2022, and including, as indicated therein, provisions for certain executive officers who are subject to the companys Compensation Recoupment Policy)**
22    Subsidiary Guarantors (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 22 to the company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 2021, filed with the SEC on October 27, 2021)
31.1    Certification by CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
31.2    Certification by CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
32.1    Certification by CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
32.2    Certification by CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
101.INS    Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.DEF    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document**
101.LAB    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101)


*    Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed pursuant to Item 6 of Form 10-Q.
** Filed or furnished electronically herewith.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
by/s/ William A. Moss
William A. Moss
Vice President and Controller
(Authorized Officer and Chief Accounting Officer)
Dated: April 27,October 26, 2022

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