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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - International Military Customer [Member] - Defense Products [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements, Contract Amount |  | $ 19,000 |
Contracts Revenue | $ 2,200 |  | $ 1,100

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