Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Charges associated with alternative titanium sources at Collins	$ 175

As a result of the Canadian government’s imposition of sanctions in February 2024, which included U.S.- and German-based Russian-owned entities from which we source titanium for use in our Canadian operations. These charges primarily related to the recognition of unfavorable purchase commitments and an impairment of contract fulfillment costs that are no longer recoverable as a result of initiating alternative titanium sources.

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