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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2026 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2025 EUR (€)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ | $ 496 |  | $ 1,355 |
Foreign Exchange Forward | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments | $ | $ 2 |  |  |
Frauscher Acquisition And Agreement To Acquire Dellner Couplers | Foreign Exchange Forward |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Notional amount |  |  |  | € 1,290
Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH | Foreign Exchange Forward |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Notional amount |  |  |  | € 690
Dellner Couplers | Foreign Exchange Forward |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Notional amount |  | € 600 |  |

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