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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) site | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Number of environmental remediation sites world wide | 103 |
Number of environmental remediation sites world wide with individual significance | 0 |
Environmental Loss Contingency, Statement Of Financial Position, Extensible Enumeration, Not Disclosed Flag | Company had an accrual totaling | Company had an accrual totaling
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies | $ | $ 69 | $ 70

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