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Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Non-US |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Percent of consolidated net sales | 64.00% | 62.00%
Singapore |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Percent of consolidated net sales | 12.00% | 10.00%
Mobile connectivity | Mobile Comm Product Sales |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Percent of consolidated net sales | 16.00% |
Mobile connectivity | VSAT Airtime Service Sales |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Percent of consolidated net sales | 58.00% | 51.00%
Inertial navigation | FOG System Sales |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Percent of consolidated net sales | 17.00% | 14.00%
Inertial navigation | TACNAV Product Sales |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Percent of consolidated net sales | 2.00% | 12.00%

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