FILE - In this July 12, 2009 file image provided by the US Navy shows the littoral combat ship Independence (LCS 2) underway during builder's trials. General Dynamics says third-quarter earnings sank nearly 10 percent hurt by weak demand for business jets, but sales in its defense-related segments grew allowing the military contractor to boost its profit outlook for the year. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this July 12, 2009 file image provided by the US Navy shows the littoral combat ship Independence (LCS 2) underway during builder's trials. General Dynamics says third-quarter earnings sank nearly 10 percent hurt by weak demand for business jets, but sales in its defense-related segments grew allowing the military contractor to boost its profit outlook for the year.