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Party‑in‑Interest Transactions (Details) - EBP Represented Employee - General Dynamics Corporation common stock - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
EBP, Related Party and Party-in-Interest Transactions [Line Items]    
Number of shares held (in shares) 13,725,738 14,976,440
Dividend earned $ 85,788,035