CHANTILLY, Va. – General Dynamics Missions Systems announced today that Chris Jaeger was appointed vice president of cross business and strategic initiatives effective January 5, 2026. Jaeger rejoins General Dynamics to spearhead the company’s efforts to proactively collaborate across the entire portfolio and engage with industry titans of all sizes to rapidly deliver critical solutions.Chris Jaeger Headshot

“I’m pleased to welcome Chris back to General Dynamics,” said Steve Marker, Chief Growth Officer for General Dynamics Mission Systems. “Chris will leverage the more than three decades of government experience with the CIA, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Army to rapidly innovate solutions for the most critical national and tactical missions.”

In this role, Jaeger will oversee the company’s efforts to align, integrate and extend proven capabilities directly to the U.S. government and American Allies.

“General Dynamics Missions Systems is known for professional excellence and the highest levels of integrity,” said Chris Jaeger, vice president of cross business and strategic initiatives for General Dynamics Mission Systems. “I’m excited to be back and eager to reconnect with the team. The stakes are high, and I’m ready to help General Dynamics address the evolving strategic needs of our customers and their missions.”

General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), provides mission-critical solutions to defense, intelligence and cyber-security customers across all domains. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, General Dynamics Mission Systems employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide. For more information about General Dynamics Mission Systems’ broad portfolio of capabilities, visit gdmissionsystems.com or follow @GDMS on X.