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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill Acquired During Period | $ 153,320 | $ 1,279 | $ 6,779
Secure [Member] |  |  |
Business Combinations [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition Date | Nov. 12, 2015 |  |
Name of acquired entity | Secure Communication Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries |  |
Purchase price paid | $ 230,504 |  |
Goodwill Acquired During Period | $ 153,320 |  |
Suntron [Member] |  |  |
Business Combinations [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition Date |  |  | Jun. 03, 2013
Name of acquired entity | Suntron Corporation |  |
Purchase price paid |  |  | $ 18,582
Purchase price adjustment |  | $ 800 |
Goodwill Acquired During Period |  |  | $ 0
CTS [Member] |  |  |
Business Combinations [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition Date |  |  | Oct. 02, 2013
Purchase price paid |  |  | $ 75,982
Goodwill Acquired During Period |  |  | $ 8,058

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