Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Rent expense $ 232 $ 229 $ 239
Notional value of offset agreement with certain customers in foreign countries 9,700    
Thales- Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control S.A.S. (TRS AMDC2) [Member]      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Estimated liability related to guarantees and letters of credit $ 3 $ 2