A new General Dynamics business unit is going public for the first time with product displays at a naval symposium in Virginia.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a combination of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and General Dynamics C4 Systems and came into being on Jan. 1.

"This restructuring has allowed us to create a real powerhouse," said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics Mission Systems. "We are stronger together and offer a more robust portfolio of products, services and solutions that help customers successfully execute their missions in today's dynamic environment.

"Our exhibits at SNA highlight our collective capabilities from which the U.S. Navy will benefit, including unsurpassed technology, innovation and mission understanding."

SNA is the Surface Navy Association, which is holding its 27th national symposium in Crystal City, just across the Potomac River from the nation's capital.

The new business unit is the ship systems integrator for both the Navy's joint high speed vessel and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship programs.

General Dynamics announced its plan to create the new business unit last September.