General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue on the strength of its aircraft business. The aerospace and defense company posted a profit of $1.15 billion, or $4.15 a share,

General Dynamics beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as sustained demand for military munitions and vehicles boosted its defense businesses. The Virginia-based company reported a 14% rise in quarterly profit to $4.