CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating activities
Net income	$ 19	$ 68
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	2	2
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Change in receivables	40	21
Change in other assets	0	(7)
Change in accounts payable	(12)	(37)
Change in billings in excess of costs	(3)	2
Change in deferred taxes	(1)	(14)
Compensation and other employee benefits	(11)	(31)
Change in other liabilities	6	(4)
Net cash provided by operating activities	40	0
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(2)	(1)
Net cash used in investing activities	(2)	(1)
Financing activities
Transfer to Parent, net	(6)	(7)
Distribution to subsidiary of Exelis	(136)	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	140	0
Debt issuance costs	(4)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(6)	(7)
Exchange rate effect on cash	0	1
Net change in cash	32	(7)
Cash-beginning of year	10	14
Cash-end of period	$ 42	$ 7

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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation.