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NSA Certifies General Dynamics Secure Communications Terminal

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:  GD), today announced that the National Security Agency (NSA) has certified a software upgrade for the Sectéra® Black Digital Interface (BDI) terminal. The software upgrade includes enhanced secure data rates for the BDI terminal enabling connectivity to a number of satellite networks including Iridium®, Inmarsat® and Globalstar. The Sectéra BDI terminal is designed to protect Type 1 ified voice and data communications up to the Top Secret level.The Sectéra BDI terminal is a lightweight, compact, portable device that can be used to encrypt voice and data transmissions over satellite and mobile phones as well as other compatible wired and wireless communications terminals. The terminal provides secure data rates of up to 128 Kb/s via landline digital networks when connected to an integrated services digital network (ISDN) adapter. It complies with the U.S. government-sponsored Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol (SCIP) standard. “With the enhanced Sectéra BDI Terminal, secure communications are now available to government personnel whenever and wherever needed, including remote areas with inadequate landline or cellular service,” said John Cole, vice president of Information Assurance for General Dynamics C4 Systems. The Sectéra BDI Terminal is part of the General Dynamics wireless and wireline family of upgradeable and software programmable products that implement an architecture for high-assurance interoperability enabling secure calling between the Sectéra devices and other Type 1 compatible devices.General Dynamics C4 Systems is a leading integrator of secure communication and information systems and technology. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide, the company specializes in command and control, communications networking, computing and information assurance for defense, government and select commercial customers in the United States and abroad. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 81,900 people worldwide and had 2005 revenue of $21.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information about the company can be found at www.generaldynamics.comFor More Information Contact:Fran JacquesPhone: (480) 441-2885Email: fran.jacques@gdc4s.com