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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - International Military Customer [Member] - Defense Products [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Oct. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements, Contract Amount |  |  | $ 19,000
Contracts Revenue | $ 30 | $ 300 |

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