General Dynamics Land Systems is a long-standing and trusted partner to the British Armed Forces, delivering mission-critical capabilities that support national security at home and strengthen allied defence capabilities overseas.
ABOUT GDLS IN THE UK
Across our operations in Merthyr Tydfil and Oakdale, our Land Systems teams design, engineer and manufacture advanced defence solutions that support national security and drive economic growth. Through our extensive UK supply chain, we sustain highly skilled jobs and investment in South Wales, and other communities across the country.
Today, General Dynamics Land Systems is one of the UK’s key defence operations and a trusted strategic partner to the Ministry of Defence. From Ajax to Foxhound, wheeled vehicles and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernisation for customers. We provide innovation, resilience and mission-ready capability for the forces of today and tomorrow.
RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility is central to who we are. Our values drive ethical conduct, sustainable operations and strong support for the communities where we live and work.
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OUR IMPACT IN THE UK
General Dynamics Land Systems has made significant long-term investments in local talent and infrastructure. By supporting jobs, skills development and economic growth, we’re helping to create lasting opportunities for communities in South Wales and across the UK.
GDLS-UK NEWS
Ready for Duty: Ford, General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo join forces to develop next-generation mobility for the UK military
• The Team combines expertise of Ford Motor Company, General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo, to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme • The companies will leverage Ford Ranger, the undisputed truck leader in Europe, to deliver a commercially scalable and flexible military-grade vehicle platform • Together the companies employ 7,000+ people across their UK facilities – including engine production at Dagenham, advanced engineering at Dunton and in South Wales
Ready for Duty: Ford, General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo join forces to develop next-generation mobility for the UK military
• The Team combines expertise of Ford Motor Company, General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo, to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility
General Dynamics Land Systems-UK and ARX Robotics UK to develop autonomous ‘wingman’ capability for Ajax
• Collaboration will explore integrating ARX Robotics’ uncrewed ground vehicles with Ajax to develop future autonomous ‘wingman’ capabilities for the British Army. • Initial work
Foxhound enters a new phase of capability development
Since the Foxhound platform entered service in 2012, General Dynamics Land Systems-United Kingdom (GDLS-UK) has delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles to the UK Armed Forces, establishing
