WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The defense budget is shrinking, but General Dynamics Corp <GD.N> still sees growing demand for its combat vehicles and warships, coupled with unprecedented opportunities to sell its popular Gulfstream business jets in China and other emerging markets.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon's top arms buyer on Wednesday predicted more scrapping of big-ticket arms programs starting as soon as the 2013 fiscal year due to tightening U.S. defense budgets.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon's top arms buyer on Wednesday predicted more scrapping of big-ticket arms programs starting as soon as the 2013 fiscal year amid tightening U.S. defense budgets.

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (Reuters) - Top U.S. defense officials on Monday said the tough budget environment underscored the need for honest dialogue with the defense industry, as well as greater discipline by the military services in setting requirements for new weapons.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pentagon acquisition chief Ashton Carter has ordered the Navy to prepare a plan for gradually halting work on the General Dynamics Corp Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) amphibious landing craft, with an eye to minimizing termination costs.