GD Consolidation

General Dynamics will consolidate its Advanced Information Systems and C4 Systems groups to create a new business unit, General Dynamics Mission Systems, according to a Sept. 8 company announcement.

The conversion will take effect January 2015, "following a comprehensive review of the structure," according to the GD statement. The restructuring will make the company "more efficient, cost-effective and responsive to our customers," and combining the organizations "will leverage their complementary capabilities and further enhance performance," David Heebner, executive vice president of GD's Information Systems and Technology group, said in the statement.

Chris Marzilli, the current president of GD C4 Systems, will lead the combined organization, which will be headquartered in Fairfax, VA.