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Cost Of Contracts (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 28, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Contract costs and estimated profits | $ 7,209 | $ 7,961
Other contract costs | 1,073 | 1,178
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts or programs, total | 8,282 | 9,139
Advances and progress payments | (3,846) | (4,359)
Total contracts in process | $ 4,436 | $ 4,780

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