General Dynamics Information Technology: Leading in Defense Innovation
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a notable division of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has recently earned acclaim as the
2025 Global Defense Consulting Partner of the Year. This award underscores GDIT's strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), advancing innovative
tactical edge AI solutions that serve vital national security missions.
A Testament to Innovation and Leadership
The recognition comes as part of the
2025 Geography and Global AWS Partner Award, which highlights companies that are at the forefront in aiding customers to innovate and build robust solutions on AWS. GDIT’s efforts in merging advanced technologies like AI with strategic defense operations were pivotal in securing this honor.
A prime illustration of GDIT's innovative capabilities is showcased through the
Defense Operations Grid Mesh Accelerator (DOGMA). This pioneering solution supports U.S. air defense systems by integrating advanced machine learning, cloud connectivity, and satellite capabilities. DOGMA allows military analysts to swiftly process vast data sets, significantly improving decision-making speeds.
Transformational Impact at Military Exercises
GDIT has demonstrated the power of DOGMA through various military exercises this year. At a recent
Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) exercise, the team deployed this technology to monitor over
350 commercial aircraft and unmanned aerial systems, analyzing 9 million data points to determine aircraft identity swiftly. This advancement has reduced the decision-making time from
30 minutes to merely 3 seconds.
Moreover, during the
Cyber Fortress 2025 simulation of a sophisticated cyber and physical attack on a power grid, DOGMA enabled real-time surveillance of aerial threats, thereby enhancing coordinated reactions to potential dangers.
Brian Sheridan, GDIT's senior vice president for defense, expressed that this accolade is a reflection of how collaborative efforts can fuel innovation in tactical AI applications. He notes,
“We're shaping mission-critical solutions that allow teams to operate faster, safer, and with greater confidence in the most demanding operational environments.”
AWS Partnership and Broader Mission Focus
As an
AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, GDIT boasts a vast portfolio with hundreds of active cloud initiatives throughout government agencies. The strategic partnership with AWS emphasizes developing solutions across various areas, ranging from future battlefields, homeland security, to smarter government operations.
This recent award marks the
fourth AWS Partner recognition for GDIT, following previous accolades such as the
2023 North America Collaboration Partner of the Year, the
2021 AWS Global Public Sector Partner Award, and the
2019 AWS Government Competency Public Sector Consulting Partner Award.
These awards serve to acknowledge AWS Partners that exemplify specialization and innovation while evolving their business models on AWS, fostering support for their clients in the ever-changing technological landscape.
The Future of Defense Technology
General Dynamics, employing over 110,000 individuals globally, operates in various sectors, including business aviation, ship construction, and advanced defense technologies, with a 2024 revenue of
$47.7 billion. Through GDIT’s innovations and continuous growth in AI and cloud services, the company is well-positioned to lead the defense sector into an era of heightened technological capability and superior operational readiness.
For further insights into General Dynamics Information Technology's offerings and initiatives, visit
GDIT's official website or
General Dynamics' portal.