General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a US-headquartered arms manufacturer, ranked sixth largest arms firm in the world.

In December 2016 it appointed the former head of the British Army, Sir Peter Wall as a director.

The chairman of General Dynamics UK is Lord Peter Levene, a former adviser to defence minister Michael Heseltine.

Controversies

Saudi contracts

General Dynamics' Canadian wing signed a controversial $15 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, to supply land combat vehicles.

London arms fair platinum sponsor

General Dynamics was a 'platinum sponsor' of the 2017 DSEI arms fair.

Revolvers

• Sir Peter Wall
• Lord Peter Levene
• Andrew Cahn