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Significant Estimates and Assumptions Significant Estimates and Assumptions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 2 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 13 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 13 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 United States Army Program Office, Saudi Arabian National Guard [Member] | Jun. 30, 2013 United States Army Program Office, Saudi Arabian National Guard [Member] Defense Products [Member] | Jun. 30, 2014 United States Army Program Office, Saudi Arabian National Guard [Member] Sevices [Member] | Jun. 30, 2013 United States Army Program Office, Saudi Arabian National Guard [Member] Sevices [Member]
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements, Contract Amount |  |  | $ 21,200 | $ 35,600 | $ 5,200 | $ 14,400
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements, Outstanding Contract Amount | $ 800 | $ 200 |  |  |  |

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