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Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 10,764 | $ 10,695
Purchase accounting adjustments |  | 78
Other | 43 | (9)
Goodwill, ending balance | 10,807 | 10,764
Aeronautics |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 171 | 171
Purchase accounting adjustments |  | 0
Other | 0 | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 171 | 171
MFC |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 2,260 | 2,198
Purchase accounting adjustments |  | 0
Other | 5 | 62
Goodwill, ending balance | 2,265 | 2,260
RMS |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 6,748 | 6,738
Purchase accounting adjustments |  | 78
Other | 36 | (68)
Goodwill, ending balance | 6,784 | 6,748
Space |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,585 | 1,588
Purchase accounting adjustments |  | 0
Other | 2 | (3)
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 1,587 | $ 1,585

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