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Other Financial Information - Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2025
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Other Financial Information [Abstract] |  |
Accrued salaries and benefits | $ 566,200 | $ 727,000
Accrued contract costs | 1,479,200 | 1,419,000
Other accrued expenses | 359,200 | 344,500
Total | $ 2,404,554 | $ 2,490,480

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