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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011 Asbestos Issue [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Asbestos Issue [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Night Vision Matter [Member]
Schedule Of Activities Related To Claims Filed [Line Items]
Number of claims in Mississippi placed on inactive dockets	39,680
Tenure to be used to file undiscounted Asbestos liability including legal fees and claims	Next 10 years
Estimated asbestos exposure, net of expected recoveries from insurers and other responsible parties		$ 664	$ 641
Total asbestos liability, current		116	117
Total asbestos asset, current		105	105
Number Of Itar Violations Company Pled Guilty To				2
Night Vision ITAR Violation Settlement; Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties				50
Night Vision ITAR Violation Settlement; Deferred Prosecution Monetary Penalty				50
Period for Deferred Prosecution Monetary Penalty				5
Night Vision ITAR Violation Settlement; Deferred Prosecution Monetary Penalty				$ 50
Period for Deferred Prosecution Monetary Penalty				5