General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) is a leading global aerospace and defense company dedicated to providing the U.S. military and its allies with a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. Their mission is to empower the warfighter through readiness and innovation, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.

Product and Service Offerings

• Armaments: GD-OTS designs and manufactures a variety of weapon systems, including aircraft guns and gun systems (20mm, 25mm, and 30mm), naval platform systems, individual and crew-served weapons, and remote weapon stations.
• Composite Aerospace Structures: The company produces composite aerospace containers, drive shafts, tubes, and missile and space structures, enhancing the durability and efficiency of aerospace platforms.
• Missile Subsystems: GD-OTS offers services and hardware that advance warhead technology and lethal payloads, improving missile system effectiveness.
• Motion Control: High-quality motion control components are provided, such as brush and brushless motors, pan-tilt motor systems, and resolvers, essential for precision in defense applications.
• Munitions: They manufacture small, medium, and large caliber ammunition, artillery ammunition, and mortar munitions and components supporting diverse military operations.
• Energetics: The company produces Ball Powder® propellants, artillery propelling charges, gas generators, missile starter cartridges, and inflation systems critical for munition performance.
• Protection Systems: GD-OTS leads globally in weapon and platform protection systems for land, sea, and air applications, enhancing military asset survivability.

Recent Developments

In October 2023, GD-OTS was awarded a $218 million contract to expand artillery production. The goal is to produce 50,000 artillery rounds per month by 2025.

This includes installing a Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) facility incorporating modernized processes and air-cooling technology. These upgrades aim to improve quality and efficiency while reducing hazardous waste.

Global Presence

GD-OTS operates multiple facilities across the United States, including locations in:

• Lincoln, NE, USA
• Camden, Arkansas
• Garland, Texas

In April 2025, REPKON USA acquired the Garland Operations facility, a 38-acre manufacturing site specializing in metal parts for defense and aerospace applications.

The company's commitment to innovation and quality ensures that GD-OTS remains a trusted partner in delivering advanced defense solutions meeting the evolving needs of the U.S. military and its allies.