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Research and Development
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research and Development
The Company performs research and development under Company-funded programs and under contracts with the federal government and others. Expenditures committed to research and development amounted to $32.6 million, $38.8 million and $39.3 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Of these amounts, approximately zero, $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, were funded by others. Expenditures may fluctuate from year-to-year depending on special projects and needs.