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Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)
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Jun. 26, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Work-in-process, primarily related to long-term contracts and programs in progress | $ 7,028 | $ 6,508 |
| Less: Customer advances and progress payments | (5,248) | (4,788) |
| Inventory for long-term contracts and programs, total | 1,780 | 1,720 |
| Other inventories | 446 | 643 |
| Inventories | $ 2,226 | $ 2,363 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of inventories associated with long-term contracts or programs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed, are generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, and which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of inventories of a nature not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of advances received from customers under long-term contracts which have been offset against inventories accounts at the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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