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Segment and Revenue Information - Components of Financial Accounting Standards and Cost Accounting Standards Adjustment (Details) - Other - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment | $ 1,104 | $ 1,056 | $ 1,143
Pension |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment | 811 | 799 | 849
Other Postretirement Benefits |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment | $ 293 | $ 257 | $ 294

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- Definition The FAS/CAS Service Cost Adjustment represents the difference between pension and postretirement service costs calculated under GAAP and costs allocated to the business segments which are based on US Government Cost Accounting Standards for our defense business + References No definition available. + Details
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