Contracts in Process, Net (Contracts in Process) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ (4) $ (7)
Contracts in process, net 4,543 4,526
US Government [Member]
   
Billed Contracts Receivable 575 615
Unbilled Contracts Receivable 9,846 11,050
Progress payments from the U.S. Government (6,870) (8,392)
Contracts in process, Gross, Current 3,551 3,273
Cost-Type [Member]
   
Allowance for doubtful accounts 0 0
Contracts in process, net 1,357 1,310
Fixed-Price [Member]
   
Allowance for doubtful accounts (4) (7)
Contracts in process, net 3,186 3,216
Other Customers [Member]
   
Billed Contracts Receivable 556 568
Unbilled Contracts Receivable 1,099 1,358
Progress payments from the U.S. Government (659) (666)
Contracts in process, Gross, Current 996 1,260
Other Customers Cost-Type [Member]
   
Billed Contracts Receivable 11 17
Unbilled Contracts Receivable 27 31
Progress payments from the U.S. Government 0 0
Contracts in process, Gross, Current 38 48
Other Customers Fixed-Price [Member]
   
Billed Contracts Receivable 545 551
Unbilled Contracts Receivable 1,072 1,327
Progress payments from the U.S. Government (659) (666)
Contracts in process, Gross, Current 958 1,212
US Government Cost-Type [Member]
   
Billed Contracts Receivable 363 397
Unbilled Contracts Receivable 956 865
Progress payments from the U.S. Government 0 0
Contracts in process, Gross, Current 1,319 1,262
US Government Fixed-Price [Member]
   
Billed Contracts Receivable 212 218
Unbilled Contracts Receivable 8,890 10,185
Progress payments from the U.S. Government (6,870) (8,392)
Contracts in process, Gross, Current $ 2,232 $ 2,011