GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE & TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of medium- and large-caliber ammunition and propulsion systems for U.S. military platforms. The company delivers precision-engineered munitions including armor-piercing discarding sabots, target practice-tracer cartridges, mortar propelling charges, and specialized propulsion units such as the Tomahawk SLAP start cartridge. Their technical expertise spans propellant formulation, case manufacturing, fuze integration, and high-volume production of linked and bulk-packed ordnance for 20mm, 25mm, 50-caliber, and 60mm–120mm mortar systems, with a demonstrated ability to meet stringent military specifications for reliability under extreme operational conditions. A key differentiator is their end-to-end capability in producing complex, mission-critical ammunition families under tight lifecycle constraints, supporting both legacy and next-generation weapon systems. The contractor maintains a consistent and exclusive relationship with the Department of Defense, supplying ammunition and propulsion components across land, air, and naval platforms. Their work supports ground forces with indirect fire systems, armored vehicle cannons, and missile launch systems, reinforcing their role as a trusted producer of mission-essential ordnance for combat and training applications. Their primary industry focus is in ammunition manufacturing (NAICS 332993), with niche expertise in guided missile propulsion systems (NAICS 336415). They are positioned as a specialized supplier within the defense industrial base, serving the U.S. military’s need for secure, domestic production of high-performance munitions and associated propulsion components. The company operates as a 2L entity with a primary facility in Marion, Illinois, and holds no federal certifications. Their geographic footprint is centered on their manufacturing campus, where they maintain secure, high-capacity production lines for sensitive defense ordnance, reinforcing their role as a critical domestic supplier to national security programs.