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Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Contracts in Progress (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Costs incurred on contracts in progress | $ 6,152,507 | $ 3,744,337
Estimated earnings, net of estimated losses | 943,090 | 612,000
Cost and estimated earnings, total | 7,095,597 | 4,356,337
Less - Billings to date | (7,121,225) | (4,187,445)
Cost and estimated earnings, Net | (25,628) | 168,892
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 213,478 | 342,777
Less - Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (239,106) | (173,885)
Cost and estimated earnings, Net | $ (25,628) | $ 168,892

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