GOODWILL (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,558,826	$ 1,544,635
Acquisitions	132,153
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(15,261)	14,191
Goodwill	1,675,718	1,558,826
Aerospace & Industrial
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	325,131	321,550
Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(1,627)	3,581
Goodwill	323,504	325,131
Defense Electronics
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	710,378	702,786
Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(8,659)	7,592
Goodwill	701,719	710,378
Naval & Power
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	523,317	520,299
Acquisitions	132,153
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(4,975)	3,018
Goodwill	$ 650,495	$ 523,317