Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, builds, and supports nuclear-powered submarines, with its shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is a U.S. company with an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. The company serves the military-defense sector as prime contractor for U.S. Navy submarine programs. In July 2026, it was awarded construction contracts for 14 submarines as part of a $76.6 billion Navy award.

At a glance

What General Dynamics Electric Boat makes

The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications and lists machining and steel work among its web-listed products.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Steel, Lighting (source: gdeb.com).

Certifications

General Dynamics Electric Boat is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — senedia.org

• ISO 9001 — gdeb.com

• Nadcap — senedia.org

Latest developments

• 2026-11-04 — General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $14.5 Million Navy Contract Action For USS Idaho Submarine Post-Delivery Work (pulse2.com)

• 2026-10-30 — Electric Boat drives General Dynamics Q3 earnings as backlog surges - Providence Business First (bizjournals.com)

• 2026-07-29 — General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded construction contracts for 14 submarines as part of $76.6 billion Navy award | GD (gd.com)

• 2025-10-24 — Electric Boat Expands in Connecticut for Submarine Work (executivebiz.com)

• 2025-09-30 — U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and Lincoln Electric Advance Additive Manufacturing to Strengthen Submarine Production (lincolnelectric.com)

• 2025-04-30 — General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $12 Billion Contract Modification for Virginia-Class Submarines | GD (gd.com)

Facilities

General Dynamics Electric Boat is headquartered in Groton, Connecticut. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Groton, Connecticut — ebcareers.com

Company details

Electric Boat is a division-level operation of General Dynamics and is not publicly traded, with additional facilities in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, and New London, Connecticut. General Dynamics Electric Boat was founded in 1899, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Groton, Connecticut. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 127 years in operation (founded 1899). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does General Dynamics Electric Boat make?

General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, builds, and supports nuclear-powered submarines, with its shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is a U.S. company with an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. The company serves the military-defense sector as prime contractor for U.S. Navy submarine programs. In July 2026, it was awarded construction contracts for 14 submarines as part of a $76.6 billion Navy award.

Where is General Dynamics Electric Boat headquartered?

General Dynamics Electric Boat is headquartered in Groton, Connecticut (75 Eastern Point Rd, Groton, Connecticut, 06340).

When was General Dynamics Electric Boat founded?

General Dynamics Electric Boat was founded in 1899.

How big is General Dynamics Electric Boat?

General Dynamics Electric Boat has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).

What certifications does General Dynamics Electric Boat hold?

General Dynamics Electric Boat lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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