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Allocation of Estimated Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 26, 2011 Souriau Group	Jul. 26, 2011 Souriau Group Programs	Jul. 26, 2011 Souriau Group Trade Names	Dec. 30, 2010 Eclipse Electronic Systems Inc	Dec. 30, 2010 Eclipse Electronic Systems Inc Technology Equipment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 228,694			$ 31,827
Property, plant and equipment	91,843			2,154
Intangible assets subject to amortization		224,296	45,709		53,200
Goodwill	376,902			67,878
Other assets	6,900
Total assets acquired	974,344			155,059
Current liabilities assumed	110,596			36,240
Long-term liabilities assumed	128,674			8,350
Noncontrolling interest	8,369
Net assets acquired	$ 726,705			$ 110,469