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Unbilled Receivables - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 03, 2022 USD ($) contract	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) contract
Contracts In Process [Line Items]
Net unbilled receivables	$ 7,819	$ 8,498
Combat Systems | Two Large International Contracts
Contracts In Process [Line Items]
Net unbilled receivables	$ 2,200	$ 3,300
Number of contracts | contract	2	2
Combat Systems | Wheeled Armored Vehicle
Contracts In Process [Line Items]
Net unbilled receivables	$ 745
Combat Systems | Tracked Vehicle
Contracts In Process [Line Items]
Net unbilled receivables	$ 1,500

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Amount received for services rendered and products shipped, but not yet billed, for non-contractual agreements due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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