General Dynamics Research and Development expenses
Research and Development (R&D) Expenses of General Dynamics (2011-2021)
Amounts are in $millions.
| Year | Company sponsored R&D Expenses ($mn) |
| 2021 | $415 |
| 2020 | $374 |
| 2019 | $466 |
| 2018 | $502 |
| 2017 | $521 |
| 2016 | $418 |
| 2015 | $395 |
| 2014 | $358 |
| 2013 | $310 |
| 2012 | $374 |
| 2011 | $310 |
Company-sponsored research and development (R&D) expenses of General Dynamics, including Aerospace product development costs, were $415 million in 2021, $374 million in 2020 and $466 million in 2019. R&D expenses fell in 2019 and 2020 with the completion of the G500 and G600 aircraft test programs, and increased again in 2021 driven by activities mainly associated with the G700 aircraft test program
Company sponsored R&D expenses of General Dynamics weer $502 million in 2018 compared to $521 million in 2017.