Curtiss-Wright (CW) 10-K 13 Feb 25 2024 FY Annual report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-134
Entity Registrant Name	CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	13-0612970
Entity Address, Address Line One	130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town	Davidson,
Entity Address, State or Province	NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	28036
City Area Code	704
Local Phone Number	869-4600
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	CW
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 9.2
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		37,658,818
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Portions of the Proxy Statement of the Registrant with respect to the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 8, 2025 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
Entity Central Index Key	0000026324
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Name	Deloitte & Touche LLP
Auditor Firm ID	34
Auditor Location	Morristown, New Jersey

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Net Sales
Sales	$ 3,121,189	$ 2,845,373	$ 2,557,025
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	1,967,640	1,778,195	1,602,416
Gross profit	1,153,549	1,067,178	954,609
Research and development expenses	91,647	85,764	80,836
Selling expenses	145,360	137,088	121,586
General and administrative expenses	373,497	359,724	324,093
Loss on divestiture	0	0	4,651
Restructuring expenses	14,448	0	0
Operating income	528,597	484,602	423,443
Interest expense	44,869	51,393	46,980
Other income, net	38,328	29,861	12,732
Earnings before income taxes	522,056	463,070	389,195
Provision for income taxes	(117,078)	(108,561)	(94,847)
Net earnings	$ 404,978	$ 354,509	$ 294,348
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (in shares)	$ 10.61	$ 9.26	$ 7.67
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share (in shares)	10.55	9.20	7.62
Dividends per share	$ 0.83	$ 0.79	$ 0.75
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	38,153	38,283	38,386
Diluted	38,373	38,529	38,649
Product
Net Sales
Sales	$ 2,639,953	$ 2,389,711	$ 2,135,882
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	1,690,574	1,507,480	1,348,569
Service [Member]
Net Sales
Sales	481,236	455,662	421,143
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	$ 277,066	$ 270,715	$ 253,847

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings		$ 404,978	$ 354,509	$ 294,348
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	[1]	(43,905)	37,519	(61,241)
Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax	[2]	13,903	8,174	(7,210)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		(30,002)	45,693	(68,451)
Comprehensive Income		$ 374,976	$ 400,202	$ 225,897
[1] The tax benefit (expense) included in other comprehensive income for foreign currency translation adjustments for 2024, 2023, and 2022 was immaterial. The tax benefit (expense) included in other comprehensive income for pension and postretirement adjustments for 2024, 2023, and 2022 was immaterial.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 385,042	$ 406,867
Receivables, net	835,037	732,678
Inventories, net	541,442	510,033
Other current assets	88,073	67,502
Total current assets	1,849,594	1,717,080
Property, plant, and equipment, net	339,118	332,796
Goodwill	1,675,718	1,558,826
Other intangible assets, net	596,831	557,612
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	169,350	141,435
Prepaid pension asset	299,130	261,869
Other assets	55,963	51,351
Total assets	4,985,704	4,620,969
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term and short-term debt	90,000	0
Accounts payable	247,185	243,833
Accrued expenses	219,054	188,039
Deferred revenue	459,421	303,872
Other current liabilities	80,288	70,800
Total current liabilities	1,095,948	806,544
Long-term debt	958,949	1,050,362
Deferred tax liabilities	140,659	132,319
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs	67,413	66,875
Long-term operating lease liability	148,175	118,611
Other liabilities	124,761	117,845
Total liabilities	2,535,905	2,292,556
Contingencies and Commitments (Notes 9, 13, and 18)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $1 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 49,187,378 shares issued as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023; outstanding shares were 37,650,645 as of December 31, 2024 and 38,202,754 as of December 31, 2023	49,187	49,187
Additional paid in capital	147,940	140,182
Retained earnings	3,861,073	3,487,751
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(243,225)	(213,223)
Common treasury stock, at cost (11,536,733 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 10,984,624 shares as of December 31, 2023)	(1,365,176)	(1,135,484)
Total stockholders' equity	2,449,799	2,328,413
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,985,704	$ 4,620,969

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock Par Value	$ 1	$ 1
CommonStockSharesIssued	49,187,378	49,187,378
CommonStockSharesOutstanding	37,650,645	38,202,754
Common stock authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common treasury stock	11,536,733	10,984,624

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 404,978	$ 354,509	$ 294,348
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	107,667	116,172	112,027
Loss on divestiture	0	0	4,651
Gain on sale/disposal of long-lived assets	(10)	(2,883)	(4,671)
Deferred income taxes	(11,822)	2,908	(23,635)
Share-based compensation	18,888	16,803	15,384
Non-cash restructuring charges	4,274	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired and disposed of:
Receivables, net	(88,808)	(2,394)	(75,955)
Inventories, net	(34,500)	(21,568)	(62,562)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	16,024	(15,779)	98,340
Deferred revenue	144,269	47,914	(17,646)
Pension and postretirement liabilities, net	(18,880)	(18,307)	(15,049)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net	(2,195)	29,286	30,456
Net cash provided by operating activities	544,275	448,089	294,776
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale/disposal of long-lived assets	3,206	9,147	9,841
Purchases of investments	0	0	(10,000)
Additions to property, plant, and equipment	(60,974)	(44,666)	(38,217)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(225,541)	0	(282,429)
Payments for Previous Acquisition	0	0	(5,062)
Net cash used for investing activities	(283,309)	(35,519)	(325,867)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	21,309	638,116	1,697,647
Payment of revolving credit facilities	(21,309)	(638,116)	(1,791,547)
Borrowings of debt	0	0	300,000
Principal payments on debt	0	(202,500)	0
Repurchases of company stock	(250,000)	(50,141)	(56,870)
Proceeds from share-based compensation plans	11,345	10,584	9,997
Dividends paid	(31,656)	(30,249)	(28,779)
Other	(1,182)	(1,097)	(1,020)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(271,493)	(273,403)	129,428
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash	(11,298)	10,726	(12,367)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(21,825)	149,893	85,970
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	406,867	256,974	171,004
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 385,042	$ 406,867	$ 256,974

STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUI

STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total	Common Stock Member	Additional Paid In Capital Member	Retained Earnings Member	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Member	Treasury Stock
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2021			$ 49,187	$ 127,104	$ 2,897,922	$ (190,465)	$ (1,068,163)
Net earnings		$ 294,348			294,348
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		(68,451)				(68,451)
Dividends paid					(28,779)
Restricted Stock				(8,523)			8,523
Stock options exercised, net				1,273			8,724
Share-based compensation				15,205			179
Repurchase of common stock	[1]						(56,870)
Other				(506)	0		506
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022			49,187	134,553	3,163,491	(258,916)	(1,107,101)
Net earnings		354,509			354,509
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		45,693				45,693
Dividends paid					(30,249)
Restricted Stock				(13,878)			13,878
Stock options exercised, net				3,312			7,272
Share-based compensation				16,456			347
Repurchase of common stock	[1]						(50,141)
Other				(261)			261
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023		2,328,413	49,187	140,182	3,487,751	(213,223)	(1,135,484)
Net earnings		404,978
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		(30,002)				(30,002)
Dividends paid					(31,656)
Restricted Stock				(13,944)			13,944
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan				5,714			5,631
Share-based compensation				18,644			244
Repurchase of common stock	[1]						(251,977)
Other				(2,656)			2,466
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2024		$ 2,449,799	$ 49,187	$ 147,940	$ 3,861,073	$ (243,225)	$ (1,365,176)
[1]For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Corporation repurchased approximately 766,000, 270,000, and 390,000 shares of its common stock, respectively.

STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQ_2

STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shares repurchased (in shares)	766	270	390

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Corporation or the Company) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace & defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding commercial power, process, and industrial markets. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), which requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. The most significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete on certain contracts using the over-time revenue recognition accounting method, cash flow estimates used for testing the recoverability of assets, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, fair value estimates around assets and assumed liabilities from acquisitions, estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets, legal reserves, and the estimate of future environmental costs. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents consist of money market funds and commercial paper that are readily convertible into cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less. Inventory Inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value. Production costs are comprised of direct material and labor and applicable manufacturing overhead. Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the life of the asset are expensed in the period that they are incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Average useful lives for property, plant, and equipment are as follows: Buildings and improvements 5 to 40 Machinery, equipment, and other 3 to 15 See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on property, plant, and equipment. Intangible Assets Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, customer related intangibles, trademarks, and technology licenses. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 1 to 20 years. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on other intangible assets. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Corporation reviews the recoverability of all long-lived assets, including the related useful lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset might not be recoverable. If required, the Corporation compares the estimated fair value determined by either the undiscounted future net cash flows or appraised value to the related asset’s carrying value to determine whether there has been an impairment. If an asset is considered impaired, the asset is written down to fair value in the period in which the impairment becomes known. The Corporation recognized no significant impairment charges on assets held in use during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Goodwill Goodwill results from business acquisitions. The Corporation accounts for business acquisitions by allocating the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts allocated is recorded as goodwill. The recoverability of goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not result in an impairment. The impairment test is based on the estimated fair value of the underlying businesses. The Corporation’s goodwill impairment test is performed annually in the fourth quarter of each year. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on goodwill. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Accounting guidance requires certain disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments. Due to the short maturities of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, the net book value of these financial instruments is deemed to approximate fair value. See Notes 10 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the Corporation's financial instruments. Research and Development The Corporation funds research and development programs for commercial products and independent research and development and bid and proposal work related to government contracts. Development costs include engineering for new customer requirements. Corporation-sponsored research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs associated with customer-sponsored programs are capitalized to inventory and are recorded in cost of sales when products are delivered or services performed. Funds received under shared development contracts are a reduction of the total development expenditures under the shared contract and are shown net as research and development costs. Accounting for Share-Based Payments The Corporation follows the fair value based method of accounting for share-based employee compensation, which requires the Corporation to expense all share-based employee compensation. Share-based employee compensation is a non-cash expense since the Corporation settles these obligations by issuing the shares of Curtiss-Wright Corporation instead of settling such obligations with cash payments. Compensation expense for performance shares and time-based restricted stock is recognized over the requisite service period for the entire award based on the grant date fair value. Income Taxes The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the results of operations in the period the new laws are enacted. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized. The Corporation records amounts related to uncertain income tax positions by 1) prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and 2) the measurement of the income tax benefits recognized from such positions. The Corporation’s accounting policy is to classify uncertain income tax positions that are not expected to be resolved in one year as a non-current income tax liability and to classify interest and penalties as a component of interest expense and general and administrative expenses, respectively. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Recently issued accounting standards adopted In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which requires disclosure of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) and included within the Corporation's measure of segment profit or loss. ASU 2023-07 also requires that all disclosures around segment profit or loss and assets be provided on both an annual and interim basis. The Company adopted this standard as of December 31, 2024 and included revised disclosures within Note 17 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Recently issued accounting standards to be adopted In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures , which requires enhanced income tax disclosures, including disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table and disaggregated information related to income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2025. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In December 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 , Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses,

REVENUE

REVENUE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	2. REVENUE The Corporation accounts for revenues in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when control of a promised good and/or service is transferred to a customer at a transaction price that reflects the consideration that the Corporation expects to be entitled to in exchange for that good and/or service. Performance Obligations The Corporation identifies a performance obligation for each promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. As part of its assessment, the Corporation considers all goods and/or services promised in the contract, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or implied by customary business practices. The Corporation’s contracts may contain either a single performance obligation, including the promise to transfer individual goods or services that are not separately distinct within the context of the respective contracts, or multiple performance obligations. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Corporation allocates the overall transaction price to each performance obligation using standalone selling prices, where available, or utilizes estimates for each distinct good or service in the contract where standalone prices are not available. In certain instances, the transaction price may include estimated amounts of variable consideration including but not limited to incentives, awards, price escalations, liquidated damages, and penalties, only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized to date around such variable consideration will not occur. The Corporation estimates variable consideration to be included in the transaction price using either the expected value method or most likely amount method, contingent upon the facts and circumstances of the specific arrangement. Variable consideration associated with the Corporation’s respective arrangements is not typically constrained. The Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied either at a point-in-time or on an over-time basis. Typically, over-time revenue recognition is based on the utilization of an input measure used to measure progress, such as costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs. Changes in total estimated costs are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting which recognizes the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods in the current period. Accordingly, the effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. A significant change in an estimate on one or more contracts could have a material effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial position, results or operations, or cash flows. There were no significant changes in estimated contract costs during 2024, 2023, or 2022. If a performance obligation does not qualify for over-time revenue recognition, revenue is then recognized at the point-in-time in which control of the distinct good or service is transferred to the customer, typically based upon the terms of delivery. The following table illustrates the approximate percentage of revenue recognized for performance obligations satisfied over-time versus at a point-in-time for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Over-time 49 % 47 % 51 % Point-in-time 51 % 53 % 49 % Contract backlog represents the remaining performance obligations that have not yet been recognized as revenue. Backlog includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Total backlog was approximately $3.4 billion as of December 31, 2024, of which the Corporation expects to recognize approximatel y 90% as net sales over the next 36 months. The remainder will be recognized thereafter. Disaggregation of Revenue The following table presents the Corporation’s total net sales disaggregated by end market and customer type: Total Net Sales by End Market and Customer Type Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Aerospace & Defense Aerospace Defense $ 616,590 $ 551,622 $ 479,743 Ground Defense 353,326 308,008 219,739 Naval Defense 821,898 720,013 694,015 Commercial Aerospace 378,086 324,949 276,519 Total Aerospace & Defense Customers $ 2,169,900 $ 1,904,592 $ 1,670,016 Commercial Power & Process $ 540,788 $ 509,998 $ 472,300 General Industrial 410,501 430,783 414,709 Total Commercial Customers $ 951,289 $ 940,781 $ 887,009 Total $ 3,121,189 $ 2,845,373 $ 2,557,025 Contract Balances Timing of revenue recognition and cash collection may result in billed receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Corporation’s contract assets primarily relate to its rights to consideration for work completed but not billed as of the reporting date. Contract assets are transferred to billed receivables when the rights to consideration become unconditional. This is typical in situations where amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms or upon achievement of contractual milestones. The Corporation’s contract liabilities primarily consist of customer advances received prior to revenue being earned. Revenues recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 included in the contract liabilities balance at the beginning of the respective years were approximately $230 million, $195 million, and $219 million, respectively. Changes in contract assets and contract liabilities as of December 31, 2024 were not materially impacted by any other factors. Contract assets and contract liabilities are reported in the "Receivables, net" and "Deferred revenue" lines, respectively, within the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS	3. ACQUISITIONS The Corporation continually evaluates potential acquisitions that either strategically fit within the Corporation’s existing portfolio or expand the Corporation’s portfolio into new product lines or adjacent markets. The Corporation has completed numerous acquisitions that have been accounted for as business combinations and have resulted in the recognition of goodwill in the Corporation's financial statements. This goodwill arises because the purchase prices for these businesses reflect the future earnings and cash flow potential in excess of the earnings and cash flows attributable to the current product and customer set at the time of acquisition. Thus, goodwill inherently includes the know-how of the assembled workforce, the ability of the workforce to further improve the technology and product offerings, and the expected cash flows resulting from these efforts. Goodwill may also include expected synergies resulting from the complementary strategic fit these businesses bring to existing operations. The Corporation allocates the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. In the months after closing, as the Corporation obtains additional information about these assets and liabilities, including through tangible and intangible asset appraisals, and as the Corporation learns more about the newly acquired business, it is able to refine the estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment. The Corporation will make appropriate adjustments to the purchase price allocation prior to completion of the measurement period, as required. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation acquired two businesses for an aggregate purchase price of $226 million, net of cash acquired. Such acquisitions contributed $8 million of total net sales and $1 million of net losses for the year ended December 31, 2024 which are included in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions consummated: (In thousands) 2024 Accounts receivable $ 23,855 Inventory 5,789 Other current and non-current assets 8,876 Property, plant and equipment 4,106 Intangible assets 98,967 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 1,858 Current and non-current liabilities (22,973) Deferred revenue (12,969) Deferred income taxes (14,121) Net tangible and intangible assets 93,388 Goodwill 132,153 Total purchase price $ 225,541 Goodwill deductible for tax purposes $ — 2024 Acquisitions WSC Inc. (WSC) On April 1, 2024, the Corporation completed the acquisition of WSC for $34 million. The Share Purchase Agreement contains representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, including a portion of the purchase price deposited in escrow as security for potential indemnification claims against seller. The acquired business, which operates within the Naval & Power segment, is a provider of simulation technology that supports the design, commissioning, and reliable operation of commercial nuclear power generation and process plants. The acquisition is subject to post-closing adjustments with the purchase price allocation not yet complete. Ultra Nuclear Limited and Weed Instrument Co., Inc. (Ultra Energy) On December 31, 2024, the Corporation completed the acquisition of Ultra Energy, a subsidiary of Ultra Electronics, for $192 million in cash, net of cash acquired. The acquired business, which operates in the Naval & Power segment, is a designer and manufacturer of reactor protection systems, neutron monitoring systems, radiation monitoring systems, and temperature and pressure sensors. The acquisition is subject to post-closing adjustments with the purchase price allocation not yet complete.

RECEIVABLES

RECEIVABLES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
RECEIVABLES	4. RECEIVABLES Receivables primarily include amounts billed to customers, unbilled charges on long-term contracts consisting of amounts recognized as sales but not billed, and other receivables. Substantially all amounts of unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected within one year. The amount of claims and unapproved change orders within our receivables balances are immaterial. The Corporation is either a prime contractor or subcontractor to various agencies of the U.S. Government. Revenues derived directly and indirectly from government sources (primarily the U.S. Government) were 57% and 56% of total net sales in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total receivables due from government sources (primarily the U.S Government) were $561.9 million and $482.5 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Government (primarily the U.S. Government) unbilled receivables, net of progress payments, were $319.0 million and $266.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The composition of receivables as of December 31 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Billed receivables: Trade and other receivables $ 479,837 $ 427,830 Unbilled receivables (contract assets): Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed, net of progress payments 359,402 308,874 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (4,202) (4,026) Receivables, net $ 835,037 $ 732,678

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	5. INVENTORIES Inventoried costs contain amounts relating to long-term contracts and programs with long production cycles, a portion of which will not be realized within one year. Long-term contract inventory includes an immaterial amount of claims or other similar items subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or realization. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The composition of inventories as of December 31 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Raw materials $ 262,365 $ 239,313 Work-in-process 108,088 103,750 Finished goods 134,624 126,174 Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts, net of progress payments 36,365 40,796 Inventories, net $ 541,442 $ 510,033

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT	6. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT The composition of property, plant, and equipment as of December 31 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Land $ 15,774 $ 16,173 Buildings and improvements 251,228 253,408 Machinery, equipment, and other 927,964 905,409 Property, plant, and equipment, at cost 1,194,966 1,174,990 Less: Accumulated depreciation (855,848) (842,194) Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 339,118 $ 332,796 Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $50 million, $51 million, and $51 million, respectively.

GOODWILL

GOODWILL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Abstract]
GOODWILL	7. GOODWILL The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for 2024 and 2023 are as follows: (In thousands) Aerospace & Industrial Defense Electronics Naval & Power Consolidated December 31, 2022 $ 321,550 $ 702,786 $ 520,299 $ 1,544,635 Foreign currency translation adjustment 3,581 7,592 3,018 14,191 December 31, 2023 $ 325,131 $ 710,378 $ 523,317 $ 1,558,826 Acquisitions — — 132,153 132,153 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,627) (8,659) (4,975) (15,261) December 31, 2024 $ 323,504 $ 701,719 $ 650,495 $ 1,675,718 The Corporation accounts for acquisitions by assigning the purchase price to acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts assigned is recorded as goodwill. The Corporation completed its annual goodwill impairment testing as of October 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 and concluded that there was no impairment of goodwill.

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	8. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology and customer related intangibles. Intangible assets are amortized over useful lives that generally range between 1 and 20 years. The following tables present the cumulative composition of the Corporation’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. 2024 2023 (In thousands) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Technology $ 330,593 $ (208,094) $ 122,499 $ 308,256 $ (195,446) $ 112,810 Customer-related intangibles 736,612 (367,872) 368,740 670,966 (339,325) 331,641 Programs (1) 144,000 (48,600) 95,400 144,000 (41,400) 102,600 Other intangible assets 55,738 (45,546) 10,192 54,227 (43,666) 10,561 Total $ 1,266,943 $ (670,112) $ 596,831 $ 1,177,449 $ (619,837) $ 557,612 (1) Programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology, and trademarks underlying the associated program. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation acquired intangible assets of $99 million. The Corporation acquired Customer-related intangibles of $71 million, Technology of $26 million, and Other intangible assets of $2 million, which have weighted average amortization periods of 12 years, 15 years, and 3 years, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Corporation did not acquire any intangible assets. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $57 million, $65 million, and $61 million, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows: (In millions) 2025 $ 72 2026 $ 59 2027 $ 56 2028 $ 50 2029 $ 50

LEASES

LEASES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Leases, Operating	9. LEASES The Corporation conducts a portion of its operations from leased facilities, which include manufacturing and service facilities, administrative offices, and warehouses. In addition, the Corporation leases machinery and office equipment under operating leases. Our leases have remaining lease terms ranging from approximately 1 year to 15 years, some of which include options for renewals, escalations, or terminations. Rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to $47 million, $44 million, and $42 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Generally, the Corporation's lease contracts do not provide a readily determinable interest rate. Accordingly, the Corporation determines the incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement date in order to calculate the present value of its lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is determined based on information available at the lease commencement date, including the lease term, market rates for the Corporation’s outstanding debt, as well as market rates for debt of companies with similar credit ratings. The components of lease expense were as follows: Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Operating lease cost $ 47,256 $ 44,322 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right of use assets $ 1,037 $ 1,037 Interest on lease liabilities 299 347 Total finance lease cost $ 1,336 $ 1,384 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cash used for operating activities: Operating cash flows used for operating leases $ (38,590) $ (36,294) Operating cash flows used for finance leases (299) (347) Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 21,831 $ 14,361 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: As of December 31, (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) 2024 2023 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets, net $ 169,350 $ 141,435 Other current liabilities $ 29,772 $ 30,629 Long-term operating lease liability 148,175 118,611 Total operating lease liabilities $ 177,947 $ 149,240 Finance Leases Property, plant, and equipment $ 15,561 $ 15,561 Accumulated amortization (10,719) (9,682) Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 4,842 $ 5,879 Other current liabilities $ 1,269 $ 1,181 Other liabilities 5,473 6,742 Total finance lease liabilities $ 6,742 $ 7,923 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating leases 7.6 years 7.2 years Finance leases 4.7 years 5.7 years Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 4.37 % 3.99 % Finance leases 4.05 % 4.05 % Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: As of December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases 2025 $ 36,768 $ 1,518 2026 32,759 1,556 2027 27,549 1,595 2028 24,529 1,634 2029 19,725 1,108 Thereafter 69,871 — Total lease payments 211,201 7,411 Less: imputed interest (33,254) (669) Total $ 177,947 $ 6,742
Leases, Finance	9. LEASES The Corporation conducts a portion of its operations from leased facilities, which include manufacturing and service facilities, administrative offices, and warehouses. In addition, the Corporation leases machinery and office equipment under operating leases. Our leases have remaining lease terms ranging from approximately 1 year to 15 years, some of which include options for renewals, escalations, or terminations. Rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to $47 million, $44 million, and $42 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Generally, the Corporation's lease contracts do not provide a readily determinable interest rate. Accordingly, the Corporation determines the incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement date in order to calculate the present value of its lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is determined based on information available at the lease commencement date, including the lease term, market rates for the Corporation’s outstanding debt, as well as market rates for debt of companies with similar credit ratings. The components of lease expense were as follows: Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Operating lease cost $ 47,256 $ 44,322 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right of use assets $ 1,037 $ 1,037 Interest on lease liabilities 299 347 Total finance lease cost $ 1,336 $ 1,384 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cash used for operating activities: Operating cash flows used for operating leases $ (38,590) $ (36,294) Operating cash flows used for finance leases (299) (347) Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 21,831 $ 14,361 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: As of December 31, (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) 2024 2023 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets, net $ 169,350 $ 141,435 Other current liabilities $ 29,772 $ 30,629 Long-term operating lease liability 148,175 118,611 Total operating lease liabilities $ 177,947 $ 149,240 Finance Leases Property, plant, and equipment $ 15,561 $ 15,561 Accumulated amortization (10,719) (9,682) Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 4,842 $ 5,879 Other current liabilities $ 1,269 $ 1,181 Other liabilities 5,473 6,742 Total finance lease liabilities $ 6,742 $ 7,923 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating leases 7.6 years 7.2 years Finance leases 4.7 years 5.7 years Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 4.37 % 3.99 % Finance leases 4.05 % 4.05 % Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: As of December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases 2025 $ 36,768 $ 1,518 2026 32,759 1,556 2027 27,549 1,595 2028 24,529 1,634 2029 19,725 1,108 Thereafter 69,871 — Total lease payments 211,201 7,411 Less: imputed interest (33,254) (669) Total $ 177,947 $ 6,742

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUM

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Interest Rate Risks The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. Debt The estimated fair value amounts were determined by the Corporation using available market information, which is primarily based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues as of December 31, 2024. The fair values of our debt instruments are characterized as Level 2 measurements which are based on market-based inputs or unobservable inputs and corroborated by market data such as quoted prices, interest rates, or yield curves. The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s fixed rate debt instruments as of December 31, 2024, net of debt issuance costs, totaled $964 million compared to a carrying value, net of debt issuance costs, of $1,046 million. The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s fixed rate debt instruments as of December 31, 2023, net of debt issuance costs, totaled $973 million compared to a carrying value, net of debt issuance costs, of $1,046 million. The fair values described above may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, the use of different methodologies to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURR

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities	11. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued expenses consist of the following as of December 31: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Accrued compensation $ 162,249 $ 130,471 Accrued interest 13,782 13,150 Accrued external commissions 5,967 8,421 Accrued insurance 9,055 5,988 Income taxes payable 5,013 10,352 Other 22,988 19,657 Total accrued expenses $ 219,054 $ 188,039 Other current liabilities consist of the following as of December 31: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Short-term operating lease liabilities $ 29,772 $ 30,629 Warranty reserves 13,372 15,207 Pension and other postretirement liabilities 5,399 4,981 Other 31,745 19,983 Total other current liabilities $ 80,288 $ 70,800

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	12. INCOME TAXES 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs A ct In conjunction with the enactment of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act), the Corporation recorded provisional income tax expense of $18.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 related to the one-time transition tax on certain foreign earnings. The finalized transition tax of $23.6 million was to be paid over 8 years pursuant to the Tax Act. The transition tax liability, which is expected to be paid in 2025, was $6.1 million and $7.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation reassessed its assertion around whether foreign undistributed earnings should continue to no longer be considered permanently reinvested. The Corporation remains no longer permanently reinvested with the exception of three foreign subsidiaries. The Corporation has recorded a liability for withholding taxes that would arise upon distribution of the Corporation’s foreign undistributed earnings. Except as noted above, the Corporation remains permanently reinvested to the extent of any outside basis differences in its foreign subsidiaries in excess of the amount of undistributed earnings, as it is not practicable to determine the provision impact, if any, due to the complexities associated with this calculation. Earnings before income taxes for the years ended December 31 consist of: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Domestic $ 323,898 $ 300,200 $ 239,356 Foreign (1) 198,158 162,870 149,839 $ 522,056 $ 463,070 $ 389,195 (1) The Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss of $5 million during the first quarter of 2022 pertaining to the sale of its industrial valve business in Germany. The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 consists of: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Current: Federal $ 62,165 $ 58,629 $ 65,047 State 18,272 13,098 12,717 Foreign 43,200 36,791 34,520 Total current 123,637 108,518 112,284 Deferred: Federal (5,507) (180) (11,413) State 950 507 (4,442) Foreign (2,002) (284) (1,582) Total deferred (6,559) 43 (17,437) Provision for income taxes $ 117,078 $ 108,561 $ 94,847 The effective tax rate varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate for the years ended December 31, principally: 2024 2023 2022 U.S. federal statutory tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % Add (deduct): State and local taxes, net of federal benefit 3.0 2.3 1.7 Foreign earnings (1) 1.1 1.3 0.7 Foreign loss on sale — — 0.2 Financing arrangement (2) (1.0) — — R&D tax credits (1.3) (1.1) (1.1) Foreign-derived intangible income (1.4) (1.2) (1.2) All other, net 1.0 1.1 3.1 Effective tax rate 22.4 % 23.4 % 24.4 % (1) Foreign earnings primarily include the net impact of differences between local statutory rates and the U.S. Federal statutory rate, the cost of repatriating foreign earnings, and the impact of changes to foreign valuation allowances. (2) In an effort to simplify its organizational structure and facilitate repatriation, the Corporation underwent a substantial internal reorganization of its foreign ownership structure in 2024 that included the establishment of financing arrangements. The components of the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 are as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Deferred tax assets: Capitalized R&D expenses $ 60,818 $ 39,463 Operating lease liabilities 40,840 32,041 Inventories, net 23,926 24,282 Incentive compensation 11,011 9,314 Environmental reserves 9,324 8,949 Net operating loss 6,431 8,348 Other 34,264 30,417 Total deferred tax assets 186,614 152,814 Deferred tax liabilities: Goodwill amortization 117,340 110,543 Other intangible amortization 62,277 53,551 Pension and other postretirement assets 46,828 37,870 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 38,741 30,327 Withholding taxes 13,017 16,120 Depreciation 14,880 15,339 Contract revenue recognition 15,256 5,297 Other 3,776 2,863 Total deferred tax liabilities 312,115 271,910 Valuation allowance 4,988 4,892 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 130,489 $ 123,988 Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the Corporation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31 as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Net noncurrent deferred tax assets (1) $ 10,170 $ 8,331 Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities 140,659 132,319 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 130,489 $ 123,988 (1) Amount is classified within the "Other Assets" caption in the Corporation's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Corporation has income tax net operating loss carryforwards related to international operations of $21.0 million, of which $17.9 million have an indefinite life and $3.1 million which expire through 2029. The Corporation has federal and state income tax net loss carryforwards of $18.5 million, all of which are net operating losses that expire through 2041. The Corporation has recorded a deferred tax asset of $6.4 million, reflecting the benefit of the loss carryforwards related to international and domestic operations. Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize the existing deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation decreased its valuation allowance to $5.0 million, in order to measure only the portion of deferred tax assets that more likely than not will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as projections for growth. Income tax payments, net of refunds, of $135.7 million , $136.4 million, and $61.1 million were made in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The Corporation has recorded a liability in Other liabilities for interest of $4.9 million and penalties of $2.5 million as of December 31, 2024. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Balance as of January 1, $ 17,888 $ 17,371 $ 17,018 Additions for tax positions of prior periods 1,805 2,387 3,004 Reductions for tax positions of prior periods (2,213) (2,419) (1,732) Additions for tax positions related to the current year 1,747 1,744 1,068 Settlements (215) (1,195) (1,987) Balance as of December 31, $ 19,012 $ 17,888 $ 17,371 In many cases, the Corporation’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by tax authorities. The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of December 31, 2024: United States (Federal) 2020 - present United States (Various states) 2013 - present United Kingdom 2023 - present Canada 2020 - present The Corporation does not expect any significant changes to the estimated amount of liability associated with its uncertain tax positions through the next twelve months. Included in total unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is $16.2 million, $15.3 million, and $15.1 million, respectively, which if recognized, would favorably impact the effective income tax rate.

DEBT

DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
DEBT	13. DEBT Debt consists of the following as of December 31: (In thousands) 2024 2024 2023 2023 Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value 3.85% Senior notes due 2025 $ 90,000 $ 89,876 $ 90,000 $ 88,243 4.24% Senior notes due 2026 200,000 196,059 200,000 195,556 4.05% Senior notes due 2028 67,500 64,733 67,500 64,801 4.11% Senior notes due 2028 90,000 85,784 90,000 85,999 3.10% Senior notes due 2030 150,000 131,386 150,000 131,942 3.20% Senior notes due 2032 150,000 125,426 150,000 127,649 4.49% Senior notes due 2032 200,000 182,451 200,000 187,584 4.64% Senior notes due 2034 100,000 89,538 100,000 92,961 Total debt 1,047,500 965,253 1,047,500 974,735 Debt issuance costs, net (1,326) (1,326) (1,541) (1,541) Unamortized interest rate swap proceeds (1) 2,775 2,775 4,403 4,403 Total debt, net 1,048,949 966,702 1,050,362 977,597 Less: current portion of long-term debt (90,000) (89,876) — — Total long-term debt $ 958,949 $ 876,826 $ 1,050,362 $ 977,597 (1) Represents the gain from termination of the Corporation's interest rate swap agreements on its 3.85% and 4.24% Senior Notes in February 2016, which will be amortized into interest expense over the remaining terms of the respective notes. The Corporation's total debt outstanding had a weighted-average interest rate of 3.7% in 2024 and 3.9% in 2023. Aggregate maturities of debt are as follows: (In thousands) 2025 $ 90,000 2026 200,000 2027 — 2028 157,500 2029 — Thereafter 600,000 Total $ 1,047,500 Interest payments of $42 million , $52 million, and $42 million were made in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Revolving Credit Agreement In May 2022, the Corporation terminated its existing credit agreement, which was set to expire in October 2023, and entered into a new credit agreement (Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of financial institutions. The Credit Agreement, which is set to expire in May 2027, increased the size of the Corporation’s revolving credit facility to $750 million, and expanded the accordion feature to $250 million. The Corporation plans to use the Credit Agreement for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of possible future acquisitions or supporting internal growth initiatives. As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation had $21 million in letters of credit supported by the Credit Agreement and no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The unused credit available under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2024 was $729 million, which the Corporation had the ability to borrow in full without violating its debt to capitalization covenant. The Credit Agreement contains covenants that the Corporation considers usual and customary for an agreement of this type for comparable commercial borrowers, including a maximum consolidated debt to capitalization ratio of 60% (65% for four consecutive quarters following an acquisition greater than $100 million). The Credit Agreement has customary events of default, such as non-payment of principal when due; nonpayment of interest, fees, or other amounts; cross-payment default and cross-acceleration. Borrowings under the credit agreement accrue interest based on (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or (ii) a base rate of the highest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the NYFRB Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Daily Term SOFR Rate. The interest rate and level of facility fees are dependent on certain financial ratios, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also provides customary fees, including administrative agent and commitment fees. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Corporation paid customary transaction fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the Credit Agreement. Senior Notes On October 27, 2022, the Corporation issued $300 million of Senior Notes (the 2022 Notes), consisting of $200 million of 4.49% notes that mature on October 27, 2032 and $100 million of 4.64% notes that mature on October 27, 2034. The 2022 Notes are senior unsecured obligations, equal in right of payment to the Corporation’s existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of the 2022 Notes, subject to a make-whole payment in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2022 Notes. Under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreements, the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which are a debt to capitalization limit of 60% (65% for four consecutive quarters following an acquisition greater than $100 million) and an interest coverage ratio not to be less than 3 to 1. The debt to capitalization ratio (as defined per the Notes Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreement) is calculated using the same formula for all of the Corporation’s debt agreements and is a measure of the Corporation’s indebtedness to capitalization, where capitalization equals debt plus equity. The 2022 Notes also contain a cross default provision with respect to the Corporation’s other senior indebtedness. On August 13, 2020, the Corporation issued $300 million of Senior Notes (the 2020 Notes), consisting of $150 million of 3.10% Senior Notes that mature on August 13, 2030 and $150 million of 3.20% Senior Notes that mature on August 13, 2032. The 2020 Notes are senior unsecured obligations, equal in right of payment to the Corporation’s existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of the 2020 Notes, subject to a make-whole payment in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2020 Notes. Under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreements, as amended, the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which are a debt to capitalization limit of 60% (65% for four consecutive quarters following an acquisition greater than $100 million) and an interest coverage ratio not to be less than 3 to 1. The debt to capitalization ratio (as defined per the Notes Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreement) is calculated using the same formula for all of the Corporation’s debt agreements and is a measure of the Corporation’s indebtedness to capitalization, where capitalization equals debt plus equity. The 2020 Notes also contain a cross default provision with respect to the Corporation’s other senior indebtedness. On February 26, 2013, the Corporation issued $500 million of Senior Notes (the 2013 Notes). The 2013 Notes consisted of $225 million of 3.70% Senior Notes that matured on February 26, 2023, $100 million of 3.85% Senior Notes that mature on February 26, 2025, and $75 million of 4.05% Senior Notes that mature on February 26, 2028. $100 million of additional 4.11% Senior Notes were deferred and subsequently issued on September 26, 2013 that mature on September 26, 2028. On October 15, 2018, the Corporation made a discretionary $50 million prepayment on the $500 million 2013 Notes. The 2013 Notes are senior unsecured obligations, equal in right of payment to the Corporation’s existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of the 2013 Notes, subject to a make-whole payment in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the issuance of the 2013 Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2013 Notes. Under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement, as amended, the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which are a debt to capitalization limit of 60% (65% for four consecutive quarters following an acquisition greater than $100 million) and an interest coverage ratio of less than 3 to 1. The debt to capitalization ratio (as defined per the Notes Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreement) is calculated using the same formula for all of the Corporation’s debt agreements and is a measure of the Corporation’s indebtedness to capitalization, where capitalization equals debt plus equity. The 2013 Notes also contain a cross default provision with respect to the Corporation’s other senior indebtedness. On December 8, 2011, the Corporation issued $300 million of Senior Notes (the 2011 Notes). The 2011 Notes consist of $100 million of 3.84% Senior Notes that matured on December 1, 2021 and $200 million of 4.24% Senior Series Notes that mature on December 1, 2026. The 2011 Notes are senior unsecured obligations, equal in right of payment to our existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of our 2011 Notes, subject to a make-whole payment in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the 2011 Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2011 Notes. Under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement, as amended, the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which is a debt to capitalization limit of 60% (65% for four consecutive quarters following an acquisition greater than $100 million) and an interest coverage ratio of less than 3 to 1. The debt to capitalization ratio (as defined per the Notes Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreement) is calculated using the same formula for all of the Corporation’s debt agreements and is a measure of the Corporation’s indebtedness to capitalization, where capitalization equals debt plus equity. The 2011 Notes also contain a cross default provision with our other senior indebtedness. As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation had the ability to borrow additional debt of $2.5 billion without violating our debt to capitalization covenant.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	14. EARNINGS PER SHARE The Corporation is required to report both basic earnings per share (EPS), based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, and diluted earnings per share, based on the basic EPS adjusted for all potentially dilutive shares issuable. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, there were approximately 24,000, 12,000, and 28,000 anti-dilutive equity-based awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Earnings per share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, were as follows: (In thousands, except per share data) Net Earnings Weighted- Earnings per Share 2024 Basic earnings per share $ 404,978 38,153 $ 10.61 Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation 220 Diluted earnings per share $ 404,978 38,373 $ 10.55 2023 Basic earnings per share $ 354,509 38,283 $ 9.26 Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation 246 Diluted earnings per share $ 354,509 38,529 $ 9.20 2022 Basic earnings per share $ 294,348 38,386 $ 7.67 Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation 263 Diluted earnings per share $ 294,348 38,649 $ 7.62

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS In May 2024, the Corporation’s stockholders approved the Curtiss-Wright 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2024 Omnibus Plan). The plan replaced the Corporation's existing 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Beginning in May 2024, all awards were granted under the 2024 Omnibus Plan. The maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2024 Omnibus Plan are 1,560,000 less one share of common stock for every one share of common stock granted under any prior plan after December 31, 2024 and prior to the effective date of the 2024 Omnibus Plan. In addition, any awards that were previously granted under any prior plan that terminate without issuance of shares shall be eligible for issuance under the 2024 Omnibus Plan. Awards under the 2024 Omnibus Plan may be in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (RSU), other stock-based awards, performance share units (PSU), or cash-based performance units (PU). During 2024, the Corporation granted share-based awards in the form of RSUs and PSUs. Previous grants under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan were in the form of RSUs and PSUs. Under our employee benefit program, the Corporation also provides an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to most active employees. Certain awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control. The compensation cost for employee and non-employee director share-based compensation programs during 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan $ 2,002 $ 1,869 $ 1,764 Performance Share Units 5,362 5,109 5,069 Restricted Share Units 9,730 8,032 6,725 Other share-based payments 1,794 1,793 1,826 Total share-based compensation expense before income taxes $ 18,888 $ 16,803 $ 15,384 Other share-based grants include service-based restricted stock awards to non-employee directors, who are treated as employees as prescribed by the accounting guidance on share-based payments. The compensation cost recognized follows the cost of the employee, which is primarily reflected as general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. No share-based compensation costs were capitalized during 2024, 2023, or 2022. Performance Share Units The Corporation has granted performance share units to certain employees, whose three-year cliff vesting is contingent upon the Corporation's total shareholder return over the three-year term beginning at the start of the fiscal year of the date of grant. Performance is measured by determining the percentile rank of the total shareholder return of the Corporation's common stock in relation to the total shareholder return of a self-constructed peer group. The non-vested shares are subject to forfeiture if established performance goals are not met or employment is terminated other than due to death, disability, or retirement. Share plans are denominated in share-based units based on the fair market value of the Corporation’s common stock on the date of grant. The performance share unit’s compensation cost is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the three-year requisite service period. Restricted Share Units Restricted share units cliff vest at the end of the awards’ vesting period. The restricted share units are service-based and thus compensation cost is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is typically three years. The non-vested restricted units are subject to forfeiture if employment is terminated other than due to death, disability, or retirement. Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Corporation’s ESPP enables eligible employees to purchase the Corporation’s common stock at a price per share equal to 85% of the fair market value at the end of each offering period. Each offering period of the ESPP lasts six months, commencing on January 1st and July 1st of each year. Compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the six-month vesting period during which employees perform related services.

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMEN

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract]
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS	16. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS The Corporation maintains nine separate and distinct pension and other post-retirement defined benefit plans, consisting of three domestic plans and six separate foreign pension plans. The domestic plans include a qualified pension plan, a non-qualified pension plan, and a postretirement health-benefits plan. The foreign plans consist of one defined benefit pension plan each in the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Switzerland, and two in Mexico. Domestic Plans Qualified Pension Plan The Corporation maintains a defined benefit pension plan (the CW Pension Plan) covering certain employee populations under six benefit formulas: a non-contributory non-union and union formula for certain Curtiss-Wright (CW) employees, a contributory union and non-union benefit formula for employees at the EMD business unit, and two benefit formulas providing annuity benefits for participants in the former Williams Controls salaried and union plans. CW non-union employees hired prior to February 1, 2010 receive a final average pay benefit based on years of credited service, using the five highest consecutive years’ compensation during the last ten years of service. These employees became participants under the CW Pension Plan after one year of service and were vested after three years of service. CW non-union employees hired on or after the effective date were eligible for a cash balance benefit through December 31, 2013, and were transitioned to the new defined contribution plan, further described below. CW union employees who have negotiated a benefit under the CW Pension Plan are entitled to a benefit based on years of service multiplied by a monthly pension rate. The formula for EMD employees is based on a career average pay benefit and covers both union and non-union employees and is designed to satisfy the requirements of relevant collective bargaining agreements. Employee contributions are withheld each pay period and are equal to 1.5% of salary. The benefits for the EMD employees are based on years of service and compensation. On December 31, 2012, the Corporation amended the CW Pension Plan to close the benefit to EMD employees hired after January 1, 2014. Participants of the former Williams Controls UAW Local 492 Plan for union employees are entitled to a benefit based on years of service multiplied by a monthly pension rate, and may be eligible for supplemental benefits based upon attainment of certain age and service requirements. Effective January 1, 2014, all active non-union employees participating in the final and career average pay formulas in the defined benefit plan will cease accruals 15 years from the effective date of the amendment. In addition to the sunset provision, cash balance benefit accruals for non-union participants ceased as of January 1, 2014. Non-union employees who were not currently receiving final or career average pay benefits became eligible to participate in a new defined contribution plan which provides both employer match and non-elective contribution components. Subsequent to the original amendment, the Corporation successfully negotiated the sunset provision into the bargaining agreements for all represented employees that received benefits through this plan. As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Corporation had a noncurrent pension asset of $279.6 million and $244.1 million, respectively. The change in balance was primarily due to a higher discount rate in 2024. Nonqualified Pension Plan The Corporation also maintains a non-qualified restoration plan (the CW Restoration Plan) covering those employees of CW and EMD whose compensation or benefits exceed the IRS limitation for pension benefits. Benefits under the CW Restoration Plan are not funded, and, as such, the Corporation had an accrued pension liability of $47.9 million and $44.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Corporation’s contributions to the CW Restoration Plan are expected to be $3.6 million in 2025. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan The Corporation provides post-employment benefits consisting of retiree health and life insurance to three distinct groups of employees/retirees: the CW Grandfathered plan, and plans assumed in the acquisitions of EMD and Williams Controls. The Corporation also provides retiree health and life insurance benefits for substantially all Curtiss-Wright EMD employees. The plan provides basic health and welfare coverage for pre-65 participants based on years of service and are subject to certain caps. Effective January 1, 2011, the Corporation modified the benefit design for post-65 retirees by introducing Retiree Reimbursement Accounts (RRAs) to participants in lieu of the traditional benefit delivery. Participant accounts are funded a set amount annually that can be used to purchase supplemental coverage on the open market, effectively capping the benefit. The plan also provides retiree health and life insurance benefits for certain retirees of the Williams Controls salaried and union pension plans. Effective August 31, 2013, the Corporation modified the benefit design for post-65 retirees by introducing RRAs to align with the EMD delivery model. The Corporation had an accrued postretirement benefit liability of $17.6 million and $20.0 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Corporation expects to contribute $1.6 million to the plan during 2025. Activity associated with the postretirement benefit liability for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was immaterial. Foreign Plans As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the total projected benefit obligation related to all foreign plans was $71.8 million and $80.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Corporation had a net pension asset of $12.2 million and $10.7 million, respectively. The Corporation's contributions to the foreign plans are expected to be $1.1 million in 2025. Components of net periodic benefit expense The net pension and net postretirement benefit costs consisted of the following: Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Service cost $ 16,460 $ 16,224 $ 23,217 Interest cost 33,344 34,085 20,923 Expected return on plan assets (65,932) (63,013) (54,855) Amortization of prior service cost (5) (106) (318) Recognized net actuarial loss 848 139 17,198 Cost of settlements/curtailments 787 — 4,499 Net periodic benefit cost $ (14,498) $ (12,671) $ 10,664 The cost of settlements/curtailments indicated above represents events that are accounted for under guidance on employers’ accounting for settlements and curtailments of defined benefit pension plans. In 2022, the Company recognized settlement charges related to the retirement of former executives. The following table outlines the Corporation's consolidated disclosure of the pension benefits information described previously. The Corporation had no foreign postretirement plans. All plans were valued using a December 31, 2024 measurement date. Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2024 2023 Change in benefit obligation: Beginning of year $ 753,370 $ 733,434 Service cost 16,460 16,224 Interest cost 33,344 34,085 Plan participants’ contributions 1,228 1,200 Actuarial (gain) loss (40,169) 17,312 Settlements (3,463) — Benefits paid (42,155) (52,228) Actual expenses (1,834) (1,997) Currency translation adjustments (3,816) 5,340 End of year $ 712,965 $ 753,370 Change in plan assets: Beginning of year $ 963,364 $ 912,702 Actual return on plan assets 40,255 93,488 Employer contribution 2,896 4,601 Plan participants’ contributions 1,228 1,200 Benefits paid (42,155) (52,228) Actual expenses (1,834) (1,997) Settlements (3,463) — Currency translation adjustments (3,407) 5,598 End of year $ 956,884 $ 963,364 Funded status $ 243,919 $ 209,994 Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2024 2023 Amounts recognized on the balance sheet Noncurrent assets $ 299,130 $ 261,869 Current liabilities (3,839) (3,280) Noncurrent liabilities (51,372) (48,595) Total $ 243,919 $ 209,994 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) Net actuarial loss $ 104,770 $ 121,557 Prior service cost (148) (163) Total $ 104,622 $ 121,394 Information for plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation $ 78,067 $ 77,189 Accumulated benefit obligation 67,462 68,257 Fair value of plan assets 22,855 25,314 Plan Assumptions Pension Benefits 2024 2023 Weighted-average assumptions in determination of benefit obligation: Discount rate 5.38 % 4.71 % Rate of compensation increase 3.32 % 3.33 % Weighted-average assumptions in determination of net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate 4.71 % 4.95 % Expected return on plan assets 6.58 % 6.41 % Rate of compensation increase 3.33 % 3.34 % The Corporation applies the spot rate, or full yield curve, approach for developing discount rates. The discount rate for each plan's past service liabilities and service cost is determined by discounting the plan’s expected future benefit payments using a yield curve developed from high quality bonds that are rated Aa or better by Moody’s as of the measurement date. The yield curve calculation matches the notional cash inflows of the hypothetical bond portfolio with the expected benefit payments to arrive at one effective rate for these components. Interest cost is determined by applying the spot rate from the full yield curve to each anticipated benefit payment, based on the anticipated optional form elections. The overall expected return on assets assumption is based on a combination of historical performance of the pension fund and expectations of future performance. Expected future performance is determined by weighting the expected returns for each asset class by the plan’s asset allocation. The expected returns are based on long-term capital market assumptions utilizing a ten-year time horizon through consultation with investment advisors. While consideration is given to recent performance and historical returns, the assumption represents a long-term prospective return. Pension Plan Assets The overall objective for plan assets is to earn a rate of return over time to meet anticipated benefit payments in accordance with plan provisions. The long-term investment objective of the domestic retirement plan is to achieve a total rate of return, net of fees, which exceeds the actuarial overall expected return on asset assumptions used for funding purposes and which provides an appropriate premium over inflation. The intermediate-term objective of the domestic retirement plan, defined as three to five years, is to outperform each of the capital markets in which assets are invested, net of fees. During periods of extreme market volatility, preservation of capital takes a higher precedence than outperforming the capital markets. The Finance Committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors is responsible for formulating investment policies, developing investment manager guidelines and objectives, and approving and managing qualified advisors and investment managers. The guidelines established define permitted investments within each asset class and apply certain restrictions such as limits on concentrated holdings, and prohibits selling securities short, buying on margin, and the purchase of any securities issued by the Corporation. The Corporation maintains the funds of the CW Pension Plan under a trust that is diversified across investment classes and among investment managers to achieve an optimal balance between risk and return. In the first quarter of 2022, the Corporation implemented an asset de-risking strategy in recognition of the strong funded status of the plan and a desire to reduce volatility as the plan approaches the cessation of accruals in 2028. As a part of its strategy shift, the Corporation transitioned to an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer model that introduces asset allocation constraints that increase the fixed income allocation over time and with changes in the funded status. Accordingly, our established target allocations for each of the following asset classes: domestic equity securities, international equity securities, and debt securities have changed. Below are the Corporation’s actual and current target allocations for the CW Pension Plan, representing 91% of consolidated assets: As of December 31, Target Expected 2024 2023 Exposure Range Asset class Domestic equities 22% 29% 22% 17%-27% International equities 7% 10% 8% 4%-11% Total equity 29% 39% 30% 20%-40% Fixed income 71% 61% 70% 60%-80% As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, cash funds in the CW Pension Plan represented approximately 3% and 2% of portfolio assets, respectively. Foreign plan assets represent 9% of consolidated plan assets, with most of the assets supporting the U.K. plan. Generally, the foreign plans follow a similar asset allocation strategy and are more heavily weighted in fixed income resulting in a weighted expected return on assets assumption of 4.7% for all foreign plans. The Corporation may from time to time require the reallocation of assets in order to bring the retirement plans into conformity with these ranges. The Corporation may also authorize alterations or deviations from these ranges where appropriate for achieving the objectives of the retirement plans. Fair Value Measurements The following table presents consolidated plan assets (in thousands) using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Asset Category Total Quoted Prices Significant Significant Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,105 $ 16,105 $ — $ — Equity securities (1) 358,082 341,575 16,507 — Fixed Income (2) 578,797 9,316 569,481 — Other (3) 10,380 3,672 — 6,708 December 31, 2023 $ 963,364 $ 370,668 $ 585,988 $ 6,708 Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,742 $ 22,742 $ — $ — Equity securities (1) 275,109 258,246 16,863 — Fixed Income (2) 650,832 8,245 642,587 — Other (3) 8,201 2,588 — 5,613 December 31, 2024 $ 956,884 $ 291,821 $ 659,450 $ 5,613 (1) This category consists of domestic and international equity securities. It is comprised of individual U.S. securities and exchange-traded funds benchmarked against the S&P 500 index and Russell Mid Cap and Russell 2000 indices, international securities and exchange-traded funds benchmarked against the MSCI EAFE and EM indices, global equity index mutual funds associated with our U.K. based pension plans, and a balanced fund associated with the Canadian based pension plan. (2) This category consists of domestic and international bonds. The domestic fixed income securities consist of a portfolio of investment grade corporate debt, below investment-grade issues, fixed income exchange traded funds, and U.S. Treasury securities of intermediate and long-term duration for liability matching fixed income. International bonds consist of bond mutual funds for institutional investors associated with the Switzerland and U.K. based pension plans. (3) This category consists of a domestic real estate exchange-traded fund and real estate investment trusts in Switzerland. Valuation Equity securities and exchange-traded equity and bond mutual funds are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. Pooled institutional funds are valued at their net asset values and are calculated by the sponsor of the fund. Fixed income securities are primarily valued using a market approach utilizing various underlying pricing sources and methodologies. Real estate investment trusts are priced at net asset value based on valuations of the underlying real estate holdings using inputs such as discounted cash flows, independent appraisals, and market-based comparable data. Cash balances in the United States are held in money market funds and classified as a Level 1 asset. Non-U.S. cash is valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices of identical instruments. Activity associated with Level 3 assets held during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was immaterial. Benefit Payments The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid from the plans: (In thousands) Pension 2025 $ 52,816 2026 55,702 2027 56,746 2028 59,353 2029 59,750 2030 - 2034 280,785 Defined Contribution Retirement Plans The Corporation offers all of its full-time domestic employees the opportunity to participate in a defined contribution plan. Effective January 1, 2014, all non-union employees who were not currently receiving final or career average pay benefits became eligible to receive employer contributions in the Corporation's sponsored 401(k) plan. The employer contributions include both employer match and non-elective contribution components, up to a maximum employer contribution of 7% of eligible compensation. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the expense relating to the plan was $27.0 million, consisting of $14.2 million in matching contributions to the plan in 2024, and $12.8 million in non-elective contributions, primarily paid in January 2025. Cumulative contributions of approximately $111 million are expected to be made from 2025 through 2029.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	17. SEGMENT INFORMATION The Corporation’s segments are composed of similar product groupings that serve the same or similar end markets. Based on this approach, the Corporation has three reportable segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power, as described below in further detail. The Aerospace & Industrial reportable segment is comprised of businesses that provide a diversified offering of highly engineered products and services supporting critical applications primarily across the commercial aerospace and general industrial markets, and to a lesser extent, the defense markets. The products offered include electronic throttle control devices, joysticks, power management electronics, traction inverters and transmission shifters, sensors, electro-mechanical actuation control components, and surface technology services such as shot peening, laser peening, and engineered coatings. The Defense Electronics reportable segment is comprised of businesses that primarily provide products to the defense markets and to a lesser extent the commercial aerospace market. The products offered include commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) embedded computing board level modules, integrated subsystems, turret aiming and stabilization products, tactical communications solutions for battlefield network management, weapons handling systems, avionics and electronics, flight test equipment, and aircraft data management solutions. The Naval & Power reportable segment is comprised of businesses that primarily provide products to the naval defense and power & process markets, and to a lesser extent, the aerospace defense markets. The products offered include main coolant pumps, power-dense compact motors, generators, secondary propulsion systems, pumps, pump seals, valves, control rod drive mechanisms, fastening systems, specialized containment doors, airlock hatches, spent fuel management products, fluid sealing products, reactor protection systems, and arresting systems. The Corporation’s measure of segment profit or loss is operating income. Interest expense and income taxes are not reported on an operating segment basis as they are not considered in the segments’ performance evaluation by the Corporation’s chief operating decision-maker (CODM), its Chief Executive Officer. The CODM uses operating income to assess the performance of each segment by evaluating current period results against budget and prior period results when determining the allocation of operating and capital resources to each segment. Operating results by reportable segment are as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Net sales Aerospace & Industrial $ 933,206 $ 889,744 $ 838,885 Defense Electronics 914,358 818,547 693,709 Naval & Power 1,278,895 1,142,590 1,030,918 Less: Intersegment Revenues (5,270) (5,508) (6,487) Total net sales $ 3,121,189 $ 2,845,373 $ 2,557,025 Cost of sales Aerospace & Industrial $ 600,131 $ 577,038 $ 550,001 Defense Electronics 481,374 432,313 365,372 Naval & Power 868,109 761,202 678,745 Total cost of sales $ 1,949,614 $ 1,770,553 $ 1,594,118 Research and development expenses Aerospace & Industrial $ 26,729 $ 23,211 $ 21,132 Defense Electronics 52,132 50,865 48,587 Naval & Power 11,435 10,793 9,179 Total research and development expenses $ 90,296 $ 84,869 $ 78,898 Selling expenses Aerospace & Industrial $ 25,614 $ 25,897 $ 25,355 Defense Electronics 58,705 54,811 47,202 Naval & Power 58,332 54,847 46,951 Total selling expenses $ 142,651 $ 135,555 $ 119,508 General and administrative expenses Aerospace & Industrial $ 123,907 $ 118,320 $ 105,401 Defense Electronics 95,472 88,783 77,980 Naval & Power 140,696 126,521 113,810 Total general and administrative expenses $ 360,075 $ 333,624 $ 297,191 Other segment items (2) Aerospace & Industrial $ 8,802 $ — $ — Defense Electronics 1,936 — — Naval & Power 660 — 4,651 Total other segment items $ 11,398 $ — $ 4,651 Operating income Aerospace & Industrial $ 148,023 $ 145,278 $ 136,996 Defense Electronics 224,739 191,775 154,568 Naval & Power 199,663 189,227 177,582 Total Segment $ 572,425 $ 526,280 $ 469,146 Corporate and Eliminations (1) (43,828) (41,678) (45,703) Total Consolidated $ 528,597 $ 484,602 $ 423,443 Depreciation and amortization expense Aerospace & Industrial $ 32,217 $ 33,994 $ 34,336 Defense Electronics 31,017 33,347 35,120 Naval & Power 41,499 46,165 39,712 Corporate 2,934 2,666 2,859 Total Consolidated $ 107,667 $ 116,172 $ 112,027 Capital expenditures Aerospace & Industrial $ 19,861 $ 17,067 $ 18,554 Defense Electronics 11,180 5,573 3,504 Naval & Power 25,952 18,112 13,652 Corporate 3,981 3,914 2,507 Total Consolidated $ 60,974 $ 44,666 $ 38,217 (1) Corporate and Eliminations includes pension expense, environmental remediation and administrative expenses, legal, and other expenses. (2) Other segment items includes restructuring expenses associated with the 2024 Restructuring Program as well as the loss on divestiture from the Corporation's sale of its industrial valves business in 2022. As of December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Segment assets Aerospace & Industrial $ 1,090,739 $ 1,077,808 Defense Electronics 1,446,949 1,517,877 Naval & Power 1,927,325 1,496,063 Corporate 520,691 529,221 Total Consolidated $ 4,985,704 $ 4,620,969 Reconciliations Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Earnings before taxes: Total reportable segment operating income $ 572,425 $ 526,280 $ 469,146 Corporate and Eliminations (43,828) (41,678) (45,703) Interest expense 44,869 51,393 46,980 Other income, net 38,328 29,861 12,732 Earnings before income taxes $ 522,056 $ 463,070 $ 389,195 As of December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Assets: Total assets for reportable segments $ 4,465,013 $ 4,091,748 Non-segment cash 165,762 228,930 Other assets 354,929 300,291 Total consolidated assets $ 4,985,704 $ 4,620,969 Geographic Information Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Revenues United States of America $ 2,287,285 $ 2,060,986 $ 1,879,001 United Kingdom 134,621 115,078 102,965 Other foreign countries 699,283 669,309 575,059 Consolidated total $ 3,121,189 $ 2,845,373 $ 2,557,025 As of December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Long-Lived Assets - Property, plant, and equipment, net United States of America $ 250,781 $ 243,542 United Kingdom 26,244 25,898 Other foreign countries 62,093 63,356 Consolidated total $ 339,118 $ 332,796

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS	18. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS From time to time, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our business. Some of these proceedings allege damages relating to asbestos and environmental exposures, intellectual property matters, copyright infringement, personal injury claims, employment and employee benefit matters, government contract issues, commercial or contractual disputes, and acquisitions or divestitures. The Corporation continues to defend vigorously against all claims. Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including assessment of the merits of the particular claim, as well as current accruals and insurance coverage, the Corporation does not believe that the disposition of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Legal Proceedings The Corporation has been named in a number of lawsuits that allege injury from exposure to asbestos. To date, the Corporation has not been found liable for or paid any material sum of money in settlement in any asbestos-related case. The Corporation believes its minimal use of asbestos in its past operations and the relatively non-friable condition of asbestos in its products make it unlikely that it will face material liability in any asbestos litigation, whether individually or in the aggregate. The Corporation maintains insurance coverage for these potential liabilities and believes adequate coverage exists to cover any unanticipated asbestos liability. The Corporation is party to a number of other legal actions and claims, none of which individually or in the aggregate, in the opinion of management, are expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position. Letters of Credit and Other Arrangements The Corporation enters into standby letters of credit agreements and guarantees with financial institutions and customers primarily relating to guarantees of repayment, future performance on certain contracts to provide products and services, and to secure advance payments from certain international customers. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were $21 million and $20 million of stand-by letters of credit outstanding, respectively, and $15 million and $16 million of bank guarantees outstanding, respectively. The Corporation, through its Electro-Mechanical Division (EMD) business unit, has three Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) radioactive materials licenses that are utilized in the continued operation of the EMD business. In connection with these licenses, the Corporation has known conditional asset retirement obligations related to asset decommissioning activities to be performed in the future, when the Corporation terminates these licenses. As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation has recorded an asset retirement obligation of approximately $9 million for two of the three licenses. For its third license, the Corporation has not recorded an asset retirement obligation as it is not reasonably estimable due to insufficient information about the timing and method of settlement of the obligation. Accordingly, this obligation has not been recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements. A liability for this obligation will be recorded in the period when sufficient information regarding timing and method of settlement becomes available to make a reasonable estimate of the liability’s fair value. The Corporation is required to provide the Nuclear Regulatory Commission financial assurance demonstrating its ability to cover the cost of decommissioning its Cheswick, Pennsylvania facility upon closure, though the Corporation does not intend to close this facility. The Corporation has provided this financial assurance in the form of a $35 million surety bond effective through December 31, 2024.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS	19. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The total cumulative balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, is as follows: (In thousands) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net Total pension and postretirement adjustments, net Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) December 31, 2022 $ (160,807) $ (98,109) $ (258,916) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1) 37,519 8,218 45,737 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (1) — (44) (44) Net current period other comprehensive income 37,519 8,174 45,693 December 31, 2023 $ (123,288) $ (89,935) $ (213,223) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1) (43,905) 13,898 (30,007) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (1) — 5 5 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (43,905) 13,903 (30,002) December 31, 2024 $ (167,193) $ (76,032) $ (243,225) (1) All amounts are after tax.

RESTRUCTURING COSTS

RESTRUCTURING COSTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING COSTS	RESTRUCTURING COSTS During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation executed restructuring activities across all of its segments to support its ongoing effort of improving operating efficiency ("2024 Restructuring Program"). These activities, which primarily include workforce reductions, consolidation of facilities, and costs related to legal entity restructuring, resulted in pre-tax charges of $15.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company anticipates that these actions will be substantially completed by June 30, 2025. The following tables summarize the respective balances related to these restructuring activities by both reportable segment as well as on a consolidated basis: In thousands Restructuring Liability as of December 31, 2023 Provision Cash Payments Restructuring Liability as of December 31, 2024 Aerospace & Industrial Severance $ — $ 1,750 $ (1,750) $ — Facility closure and other costs — 5,037 (4,350) 687 Total Aerospace & Industrial $ — $ 6,787 $ (6,100) $ 687 Defense Electronics Severance $ — $ 1,117 $ (656) $ 461 Facility closure and other costs — — — — Total Defense Electronics $ — $ 1,117 $ (656) $ 461 Naval & Power Severance $ — $ 667 $ (93) $ 574 Facility closure and other costs — — — — Total Naval & Power $ — $ 667 $ (93) $ 574 Consolidated (including Corporate) Severance $ — $ 3,558 $ (2,522) $ 1,036 Facility closure and other costs — 8,051 (6,121) 1,930 Total consolidated $ — $ 11,609 $ (8,643) $ 2,966 A reconciliation of total pre-tax restructuring charges is as follows: Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 Inventory write-downs Cost of product sales $ 1,435 Severance, facility closure, and other costs Restructuring expenses 11,609 Property, plant, and equipment & operating lease right of use asset impairments Restructuring expenses 2,839 $ 14,448 Total restructuring charges Earnings before income taxes $ 15,883 There were no such comparable charges for the year ended December 31, 2023.

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALI

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II – VALUATION and QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 (In thousands) Additions Description Balance at Charged to Charged to Other Deductions Balance at Deducted from assets to which they apply: December 31, 2024 Tax valuation allowance 4,892 1,009 (27) (1) 886 4,988 Total $ 4,892 $ 1,009 $ (27) $ 886 $ 4,988 December 31, 2023 Tax valuation allowance 5,664 1,471 63 (1) 2,306 4,892 Total $ 5,664 $ 1,471 $ 63 $ 2,306 $ 4,892 December 31, 2022 Tax valuation allowance 2,625 3,920 1 (1) 882 5,664 Total $ 2,625 $ 3,920 $ 1 $ 882 $ 5,664 (1) Primarily foreign currency translation adjustments.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net earnings	$ 404,978	$ 354,509	$ 294,348

Award Timing Disclosure

Award Timing Disclosure	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Award Timing MNPI Considered	true

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 shares	Dec. 31, 2024 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		During the three-months ended December 31, 2024, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) adopted, modified, or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, except as described in the table below: Name Title Action Character of Trading Arrangement (1) Adoption Date Earliest Sale Date Expiration Date (2) Aggregate # of securities to be purchased or sold (3) K. Christopher Farkas Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Adoption Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement November 5, 2024 (4) May 5, 2025 (5) Gary A. Ogilby Vice President and Corporate Controller Adoption Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement November 7, 2024 (4) May 7, 2025 Up to 290 shares to be sold 1. Except as indicated by footnote, each trading arrangement marked as a “Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement” is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), as amended. 2. The Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements permits transactions through and including the earlier to occur of (a) the completion of all purchases or sales, (b) the date listed in the table, or (c) such date the trading arrangement is otherwise terminated according to its terms. The trading arrangements also provide for automatic expiration in the event of death, dissolution, bankruptcy, or insolvency of the adopting person. 3. The volume of sales is based on pricing triggers outlined in the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement. 4. Transactions under each Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement commence no earlier after the later of (a) 91 days after adoption of the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement, and (2) the third business day following the public disclosure of the Company’s financial results on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. 5. The aggregate number of shares of common stock to be sold pursuant to Mr. Farkas's Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement include: (a) 100% of the net after-tax shares received upon the vesting of 2,243 time-based restricted stock units on March 17, 2025; and (b) up to 100% of the net after-tax shares of common stock received upon the vesting of 2,956 performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs), which were granted March 17, 2022. The number of shares granted is at target and the number of shares that will be earned will depend on Company total shareholder return relative to its peer group for the 2022 – 2024 performance period. PSUs may be earned up to 200% of grant. PSUs will be earned as common stock in early 2025. For more information, see the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section in our most recent proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 22, 2024. In addition, the actual number of shares that will be released to Mr. Farkas in connection with the PSUs and sold under the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement will be net of the number of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of such shares and is not yet determinable. Each of the 10b5-1 Trading Arrangements in the above table included a representation from the officer to the broker administering the plan that such individual (i) was not in possession of any material nonpublic information regarding the Company or the securities subject to the plan and (ii) the plan was entered into good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade securities law. A similar representation was made to the Company in connection with the adoption of the plan. Those representations were made as of the date of adoption of the 10b5-1 plan and speak only as of that date. In making those representations, there is no assurance with respect to any material nonpublic information of which the officer was unaware, or with respect to any material nonpublic information acquired by the officer or the Company after the date of the representation. Actual sale transactions will be disclosed publicly through Form 144 and Form 4 filings with the SEC, as required.
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
K. Christopher Farkas [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	K. Christopher Farkas
Title	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	November 5, 2024
Arrangement Duration	181 days
Gary A. Ogilby [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Gary A. Ogilby
Title	Vice President and Corporate Controller
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	November 7, 2024
Arrangement Duration	181 days
Aggregate Available	290	290
Time-based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | K. Christopher Farkas [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	2,243	2,243
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | K. Christopher Farkas [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	2,956	2,956

Insider Trading Policies and Pr

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted	true

Cybersecurity Risk Management a

Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]	Our Board is actively engaged in the oversight of the Company’s cybersecurity, information security, data protection, and technology programs (“cybersecurity”) . The Audit Committee of the Board, acting through its written charter, serves as the principal agent of the Board in fulfilling its oversight and review of the Company’s policies and procedures with respect to cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management. The Company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) leads the Company’s cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management program. Our CIO, with over 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity oversight, brings a wealth of expertise and in-depth knowledge that is instrumental in developing and executing our cybersecurity program. Our cybersecurity program is fully integrated into the Company’s overall enterprise risk management program. Our Vice President, Risk and Compliance (VP of Risk) facilitates the enterprise risk management program, and helps ensure that risk management is integrated into our strategic and operating planning process. The VP of Risk works closely with the CIO and his information technology security team to continuously evaluate and address cybersecurity risks in alignment with our business objectives and operational needs. This integration ensures that cybersecurity considerations are an integral part of our decision-making processes at every level. The CIO continually assesses industry best practices, frameworks, and standards, and leverages them to advance our cybersecurity program. This ongoing knowledge acquisition is crucial for the effective prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes the deployment of tools and activities designed to prevent, detect, and analyze current and emerging cybersecurity threats, and plans and strategies to address threats and incidents. Program highlights include: a. Employing a multi-layer strategy of defense designed to ensure the safety, security, and responsible use of information and data. b. Monitoring of all IT assets, resources, and data 24-hours per day, 7-days per week, 365-days per year by security operations center (SOC). c. Performing annual testing of the Company’s incident response plan and cybersecurity posture by a third party. d. Incorporating external expertise to manage the SOC, perform penetration tests, cyber-attack simulation exercises, and log management to review anomalies indicating a possible breach. e. Maintaining a business continuity program and cyber insurance. f. Performing periodic employee simulated phishing campaigns. g. Conducting annual cybersecurity and insider threat training for all employees.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]	Our cybersecurity program is fully integrated into the Company’s overall enterprise risk management program. Our Vice President, Risk and Compliance (VP of Risk) facilitates the enterprise risk management program, and helps ensure that risk management is integrated into our strategic and operating planning process. The VP of Risk works closely with the CIO and his information technology security team to continuously evaluate and address cybersecurity risks in alignment with our business objectives and operational needs. This integration ensures that cybersecurity considerations are an integral part of our decision-making processes at every level.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag]	false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]	Our Board is actively engaged in the oversight of the Company’s cybersecurity, information security, data protection, and technology programs (“cybersecurity”) . The Audit Committee of the Board, acting through its written charter, serves as the principal agent of the Board in fulfilling its oversight and review of the Company’s policies and procedures with respect to cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	The Audit Committee of the Board, acting through its written charter, serves as the principal agent of the Board in fulfilling its oversight and review of the Company’s policies and procedures with respect to cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	The CIO plays a pivotal role in informing the Audit Committee, as well as our CEO and other members of our senior management team, including our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), COO, and General Counsel, on cybersecurity risks. The CIO provides comprehensive briefings to the Audit Committee on a periodic basis, which the CEO and other members of our senior management team attend. This report includes discussions of rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats, cybersecurity incidents, cybersecurity technologies and solutions deployed, major cybersecurity risk areas, and policies and procedures to address those risks and cybersecurity incidents. The report also includes third-party assessments of our cybersecurity program, which are conducted regularly. The CIO also informs the CEO and other members of our senior management team on a more informal basis of all aspects related to cybersecurity risks and incidents. This ensures that the highest levels of management are kept abreast of the cybersecurity posture and potential risks facing us. Any significant cybersecurity matters and strategic risk management decisions related thereto are escalated to the Board of Directors, ensuring that they have comprehensive oversight and can provide guidance on significant cybersecurity issues.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]	The Company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) leads the Company’s cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management program. Our CIO, with over 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity oversight, brings a wealth of expertise and in-depth knowledge that is instrumental in developing and executing our cybersecurity program. Our cybersecurity program is fully integrated into the Company’s overall enterprise risk management program. Our Vice President, Risk and Compliance (VP of Risk) facilitates the enterprise risk management program, and helps ensure that risk management is integrated into our strategic and operating planning process. The VP of Risk works closely with the CIO and his information technology security team to continuously evaluate and address cybersecurity risks in alignment with our business objectives and operational needs. This integration ensures that cybersecurity considerations are an integral part of our decision-making processes at every level. The CIO continually assesses industry best practices, frameworks, and standards, and leverages them to advance our cybersecurity program. This ongoing knowledge acquisition is crucial for the effective prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes the deployment of tools and activities designed to prevent, detect, and analyze current and emerging cybersecurity threats, and plans and strategies to address threats and incidents. Program highlights include: a. Employing a multi-layer strategy of defense designed to ensure the safety, security, and responsible use of information and data. b. Monitoring of all IT assets, resources, and data 24-hours per day, 7-days per week, 365-days per year by security operations center (SOC). c. Performing annual testing of the Company’s incident response plan and cybersecurity posture by a third party. d. Incorporating external expertise to manage the SOC, perform penetration tests, cyber-attack simulation exercises, and log management to review anomalies indicating a possible breach. e. Maintaining a business continuity program and cyber insurance. f. Performing periodic employee simulated phishing campaigns. g. Conducting annual cybersecurity and insider threat training for all employees. In addition to assessing our own cybersecurity preparedness, we also consider and evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with use of third-party service providers. Our Internal Audit team conducts an annual review of third-party hosted applications with a specific focus on any sensitive data shared with third parties. The internal business owners of the hosted applications are required to provide a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 or SOC 2 report. If a third-party vendor is not able to provide a SOC 1 or SOC 2 report, we take additional steps to assess their cybersecurity preparedness and assess our relationship on that basis.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]	The Company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) leads the Company’s cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management program.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block]	Our CIO, with over 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity oversight, brings a wealth of expertise and in-depth knowledge that is instrumental in developing and executing our cybersecurity program.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]	The CIO plays a pivotal role in informing the Audit Committee, as well as our CEO and other members of our senior management team, including our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), COO, and General Counsel, on cybersecurity risks. The CIO provides comprehensive briefings to the Audit Committee on a periodic basis, which the CEO and other members of our senior management team attend. This report includes discussions of rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats, cybersecurity incidents, cybersecurity technologies and solutions deployed, major cybersecurity risk areas, and policies and procedures to address those risks and cybersecurity incidents. The report also includes third-party assessments of our cybersecurity program, which are conducted regularly. The CIO also informs the CEO and other members of our senior management team on a more informal basis of all aspects related to cybersecurity risks and incidents. This ensures that the highest levels of management are kept abreast of the cybersecurity posture and potential risks facing us. Any significant cybersecurity matters and strategic risk management decisions related thereto are escalated to the Board of Directors, ensuring that they have comprehensive oversight and can provide guidance on significant cybersecurity issues.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management, Years Of Experience	25 years

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), which requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. The most significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete on certain contracts using the over-time revenue recognition accounting method, cash flow estimates used for testing the recoverability of assets, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, fair value estimates around assets and assumed liabilities from acquisitions, estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets, legal reserves, and the estimate of future environmental costs. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents consist of money market funds and commercial paper that are readily convertible into cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less.
Inventory	Inventory Inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value. Production costs are comprised of direct material and labor and applicable manufacturing overhead.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the life of the asset are expensed in the period that they are incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Average useful lives for property, plant, and equipment are as follows: Buildings and improvements 5 to 40 Machinery, equipment, and other 3 to 15
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, customer related intangibles, trademarks, and technology licenses. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 1 to 20 years. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on other intangible assets.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill results from business acquisitions. The Corporation accounts for business acquisitions by allocating the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts allocated is recorded as goodwill. The recoverability of goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not result in an impairment. The impairment test is based on the estimated fair value of the underlying businesses. The Corporation’s goodwill impairment test is performed annually in the fourth quarter of each year. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on goodwill.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Research and Development	Research and Development The Corporation funds research and development programs for commercial products and independent research and development and bid and proposal work related to government contracts. Development costs include engineering for new customer requirements. Corporation-sponsored research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs associated with customer-sponsored programs are capitalized to inventory and are recorded in cost of sales when products are delivered or services performed. Funds received under shared development contracts are a reduction of the total development expenditures under the shared contract and are shown net as research and development costs.
Accounting for Share-Based Payments	Accounting for Share-Based Payments The Corporation follows the fair value based method of accounting for share-based employee compensation, which requires the Corporation to expense all share-based employee compensation. Share-based employee compensation is a non-cash expense since the Corporation settles these obligations by issuing the shares of Curtiss-Wright Corporation instead of settling such obligations with cash payments. Compensation expense for performance shares and time-based restricted stock is recognized over the requisite service period for the entire award based on the grant date fair value.
Income Tax	Income Taxes The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the results of operations in the period the new laws are enacted. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized. The Corporation records amounts related to uncertain income tax positions by 1) prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and 2) the measurement of the income tax benefits recognized from such positions. The Corporation’s accounting policy is to classify uncertain income tax positions that are not expected to be resolved in one year as a non-current income tax liability and to classify interest and penalties as a component of interest expense and general and administrative expenses, respectively. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Recently issued accounting standards adopted In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which requires disclosure of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) and included within the Corporation's measure of segment profit or loss. ASU 2023-07 also requires that all disclosures around segment profit or loss and assets be provided on both an annual and interim basis. The Company adopted this standard as of December 31, 2024 and included revised disclosures within Note 17 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Recently issued accounting standards to be adopted In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures , which requires enhanced income tax disclosures, including disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table and disaggregated information related to income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2025. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In December 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 , Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses,

REVENUE (Table)

REVENUE (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	The following table illustrates the approximate percentage of revenue recognized for performance obligations satisfied over-time versus at a point-in-time for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Over-time 49 % 47 % 51 % Point-in-time 51 % 53 % 49 % The following table presents the Corporation’s total net sales disaggregated by end market and customer type: Total Net Sales by End Market and Customer Type Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Aerospace & Defense Aerospace Defense $ 616,590 $ 551,622 $ 479,743 Ground Defense 353,326 308,008 219,739 Naval Defense 821,898 720,013 694,015 Commercial Aerospace 378,086 324,949 276,519 Total Aerospace & Defense Customers $ 2,169,900 $ 1,904,592 $ 1,670,016 Commercial Power & Process $ 540,788 $ 509,998 $ 472,300 General Industrial 410,501 430,783 414,709 Total Commercial Customers $ 951,289 $ 940,781 $ 887,009 Total $ 3,121,189 $ 2,845,373 $ 2,557,025

ACQUISITIONS (Table)

ACQUISITIONS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTextBlock	The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions consummated: (In thousands) 2024 Accounts receivable $ 23,855 Inventory 5,789 Other current and non-current assets 8,876 Property, plant and equipment 4,106 Intangible assets 98,967 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 1,858 Current and non-current liabilities (22,973) Deferred revenue (12,969) Deferred income taxes (14,121) Net tangible and intangible assets 93,388 Goodwill 132,153 Total purchase price $ 225,541 Goodwill deductible for tax purposes $ —

RECEIVABLES (Table)

RECEIVABLES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable	The composition of receivables as of December 31 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Billed receivables: Trade and other receivables $ 479,837 $ 427,830 Unbilled receivables (contract assets): Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed, net of progress payments 359,402 308,874 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (4,202) (4,026) Receivables, net $ 835,037 $ 732,678

INVENTORIES (Table)

INVENTORIES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventory [Text Block]	The composition of inventories as of December 31 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Raw materials $ 262,365 $ 239,313 Work-in-process 108,088 103,750 Finished goods 134,624 126,174 Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts, net of progress payments 36,365 40,796 Inventories, net $ 541,442 $ 510,033

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	The composition of property, plant, and equipment as of December 31 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Land $ 15,774 $ 16,173 Buildings and improvements 251,228 253,408 Machinery, equipment, and other 927,964 905,409 Property, plant, and equipment, at cost 1,194,966 1,174,990 Less: Accumulated depreciation (855,848) (842,194) Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 339,118 $ 332,796

GOODWILL (Table)

GOODWILL (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for 2024 and 2023 are as follows: (In thousands) Aerospace & Industrial Defense Electronics Naval & Power Consolidated December 31, 2022 $ 321,550 $ 702,786 $ 520,299 $ 1,544,635 Foreign currency translation adjustment 3,581 7,592 3,018 14,191 December 31, 2023 $ 325,131 $ 710,378 $ 523,317 $ 1,558,826 Acquisitions — — 132,153 132,153 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,627) (8,659) (4,975) (15,261) December 31, 2024 $ 323,504 $ 701,719 $ 650,495 $ 1,675,718

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (T

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	The following tables present the cumulative composition of the Corporation’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. 2024 2023 (In thousands) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Technology $ 330,593 $ (208,094) $ 122,499 $ 308,256 $ (195,446) $ 112,810 Customer-related intangibles 736,612 (367,872) 368,740 670,966 (339,325) 331,641 Programs (1) 144,000 (48,600) 95,400 144,000 (41,400) 102,600 Other intangible assets 55,738 (45,546) 10,192 54,227 (43,666) 10,561 Total $ 1,266,943 $ (670,112) $ 596,831 $ 1,177,449 $ (619,837) $ 557,612 (1) Programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology, and trademarks underlying the associated program.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows: (In millions) 2025 $ 72 2026 $ 59 2027 $ 56 2028 $ 50 2029 $ 50

LEASES (Tables)

LEASES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Lease, Cost	The components of lease expense were as follows: Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Operating lease cost $ 47,256 $ 44,322 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right of use assets $ 1,037 $ 1,037 Interest on lease liabilities 299 347 Total finance lease cost $ 1,336 $ 1,384 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cash used for operating activities: Operating cash flows used for operating leases $ (38,590) $ (36,294) Operating cash flows used for finance leases (299) (347) Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 21,831 $ 14,361
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: As of December 31, (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) 2024 2023 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets, net $ 169,350 $ 141,435 Other current liabilities $ 29,772 $ 30,629 Long-term operating lease liability 148,175 118,611 Total operating lease liabilities $ 177,947 $ 149,240 Finance Leases Property, plant, and equipment $ 15,561 $ 15,561 Accumulated amortization (10,719) (9,682) Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 4,842 $ 5,879 Other current liabilities $ 1,269 $ 1,181 Other liabilities 5,473 6,742 Total finance lease liabilities $ 6,742 $ 7,923 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating leases 7.6 years 7.2 years Finance leases 4.7 years 5.7 years Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 4.37 % 3.99 % Finance leases 4.05 % 4.05 %
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity	Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: As of December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases 2025 $ 36,768 $ 1,518 2026 32,759 1,556 2027 27,549 1,595 2028 24,529 1,634 2029 19,725 1,108 Thereafter 69,871 — Total lease payments 211,201 7,411 Less: imputed interest (33,254) (669) Total $ 177,947 $ 6,742
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity	Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: As of December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases 2025 $ 36,768 $ 1,518 2026 32,759 1,556 2027 27,549 1,595 2028 24,529 1,634 2029 19,725 1,108 Thereafter 69,871 — Total lease payments 211,201 7,411 Less: imputed interest (33,254) (669) Total $ 177,947 $ 6,742

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CU_2

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock	Accrued expenses consist of the following as of December 31: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Accrued compensation $ 162,249 $ 130,471 Accrued interest 13,782 13,150 Accrued external commissions 5,967 8,421 Accrued insurance 9,055 5,988 Income taxes payable 5,013 10,352 Other 22,988 19,657 Total accrued expenses $ 219,054 $ 188,039
Schedule Of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Other current liabilities consist of the following as of December 31: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Short-term operating lease liabilities $ 29,772 $ 30,629 Warranty reserves 13,372 15,207 Pension and other postretirement liabilities 5,399 4,981 Other 31,745 19,983 Total other current liabilities $ 80,288 $ 70,800

INCOME TAXES (Table)

INCOME TAXES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Earnings before income taxes for the years ended December 31 consist of: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Domestic $ 323,898 $ 300,200 $ 239,356 Foreign (1) 198,158 162,870 149,839 $ 522,056 $ 463,070 $ 389,195 (1) The Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss of $5 million during the first quarter of 2022 pertaining to the sale of its industrial valve business in Germany.
Schedule Of Provision For Income Taxes [Table Text Block]	The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 consists of: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Current: Federal $ 62,165 $ 58,629 $ 65,047 State 18,272 13,098 12,717 Foreign 43,200 36,791 34,520 Total current 123,637 108,518 112,284 Deferred: Federal (5,507) (180) (11,413) State 950 507 (4,442) Foreign (2,002) (284) (1,582) Total deferred (6,559) 43 (17,437) Provision for income taxes $ 117,078 $ 108,561 $ 94,847
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The effective tax rate varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate for the years ended December 31, principally: 2024 2023 2022 U.S. federal statutory tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % Add (deduct): State and local taxes, net of federal benefit 3.0 2.3 1.7 Foreign earnings (1) 1.1 1.3 0.7 Foreign loss on sale — — 0.2 Financing arrangement (2) (1.0) — — R&D tax credits (1.3) (1.1) (1.1) Foreign-derived intangible income (1.4) (1.2) (1.2) All other, net 1.0 1.1 3.1 Effective tax rate 22.4 % 23.4 % 24.4 % (1) Foreign earnings primarily include the net impact of differences between local statutory rates and the U.S. Federal statutory rate, the cost of repatriating foreign earnings, and the impact of changes to foreign valuation allowances. (2) In an effort to simplify its organizational structure and facilitate repatriation, the Corporation underwent a substantial internal reorganization of its foreign ownership structure in 2024 that included the establishment of financing arrangements.
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The components of the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 are as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Deferred tax assets: Capitalized R&D expenses $ 60,818 $ 39,463 Operating lease liabilities 40,840 32,041 Inventories, net 23,926 24,282 Incentive compensation 11,011 9,314 Environmental reserves 9,324 8,949 Net operating loss 6,431 8,348 Other 34,264 30,417 Total deferred tax assets 186,614 152,814 Deferred tax liabilities: Goodwill amortization 117,340 110,543 Other intangible amortization 62,277 53,551 Pension and other postretirement assets 46,828 37,870 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 38,741 30,327 Withholding taxes 13,017 16,120 Depreciation 14,880 15,339 Contract revenue recognition 15,256 5,297 Other 3,776 2,863 Total deferred tax liabilities 312,115 271,910 Valuation allowance 4,988 4,892 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 130,489 $ 123,988 Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the Corporation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31 as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Net noncurrent deferred tax assets (1) $ 10,170 $ 8,331 Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities 140,659 132,319 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 130,489 $ 123,988 (1)
Summary Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Balance as of January 1, $ 17,888 $ 17,371 $ 17,018 Additions for tax positions of prior periods 1,805 2,387 3,004 Reductions for tax positions of prior periods (2,213) (2,419) (1,732) Additions for tax positions related to the current year 1,747 1,744 1,068 Settlements (215) (1,195) (1,987) Balance as of December 31, $ 19,012 $ 17,888 $ 17,371
Summary Of Open Tax Years [Table Text Block]	The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of December 31, 2024: United States (Federal) 2020 - present United States (Various states) 2013 - present United Kingdom 2023 - present Canada 2020 - present

DEBT (Table)

DEBT (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Summary of Debt	Debt consists of the following as of December 31: (In thousands) 2024 2024 2023 2023 Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value 3.85% Senior notes due 2025 $ 90,000 $ 89,876 $ 90,000 $ 88,243 4.24% Senior notes due 2026 200,000 196,059 200,000 195,556 4.05% Senior notes due 2028 67,500 64,733 67,500 64,801 4.11% Senior notes due 2028 90,000 85,784 90,000 85,999 3.10% Senior notes due 2030 150,000 131,386 150,000 131,942 3.20% Senior notes due 2032 150,000 125,426 150,000 127,649 4.49% Senior notes due 2032 200,000 182,451 200,000 187,584 4.64% Senior notes due 2034 100,000 89,538 100,000 92,961 Total debt 1,047,500 965,253 1,047,500 974,735 Debt issuance costs, net (1,326) (1,326) (1,541) (1,541) Unamortized interest rate swap proceeds (1) 2,775 2,775 4,403 4,403 Total debt, net 1,048,949 966,702 1,050,362 977,597 Less: current portion of long-term debt (90,000) (89,876) — — Total long-term debt $ 958,949 $ 876,826 $ 1,050,362 $ 977,597 (1)
Aggregate Maturities of Debt	Aggregate maturities of debt are as follows: (In thousands) 2025 $ 90,000 2026 200,000 2027 — 2028 157,500 2029 — Thereafter 600,000 Total $ 1,047,500

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Table)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Earnings per share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, were as follows: (In thousands, except per share data) Net Earnings Weighted- Earnings per Share 2024 Basic earnings per share $ 404,978 38,153 $ 10.61 Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation 220 Diluted earnings per share $ 404,978 38,373 $ 10.55 2023 Basic earnings per share $ 354,509 38,283 $ 9.26 Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation 246 Diluted earnings per share $ 354,509 38,529 $ 9.20 2022 Basic earnings per share $ 294,348 38,386 $ 7.67 Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation 263 Diluted earnings per share $ 294,348 38,649 $ 7.62

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Schedule Of Compensation Cost For Share Based Payment Arrangements Allocation Of Share Based Compensation Costs By Plan [Table Text Block]	The compensation cost for employee and non-employee director share-based compensation programs during 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows: (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan $ 2,002 $ 1,869 $ 1,764 Performance Share Units 5,362 5,109 5,069 Restricted Share Units 9,730 8,032 6,725 Other share-based payments 1,794 1,793 1,826 Total share-based compensation expense before income taxes $ 18,888 $ 16,803 $ 15,384

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_2

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The net pension and net postretirement benefit costs consisted of the following: Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Service cost $ 16,460 $ 16,224 $ 23,217 Interest cost 33,344 34,085 20,923 Expected return on plan assets (65,932) (63,013) (54,855) Amortization of prior service cost (5) (106) (318) Recognized net actuarial loss 848 139 17,198 Cost of settlements/curtailments 787 — 4,499 Net periodic benefit cost $ (14,498) $ (12,671) $ 10,664
ScheduleOfChangesInProjectedBenefitObligationsTableTextBlock	The following table outlines the Corporation's consolidated disclosure of the pension benefits information described previously. The Corporation had no foreign postretirement plans. All plans were valued using a December 31, 2024 measurement date. Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2024 2023 Change in benefit obligation: Beginning of year $ 753,370 $ 733,434 Service cost 16,460 16,224 Interest cost 33,344 34,085 Plan participants’ contributions 1,228 1,200 Actuarial (gain) loss (40,169) 17,312 Settlements (3,463) — Benefits paid (42,155) (52,228) Actual expenses (1,834) (1,997) Currency translation adjustments (3,816) 5,340 End of year $ 712,965 $ 753,370 Change in plan assets: Beginning of year $ 963,364 $ 912,702 Actual return on plan assets 40,255 93,488 Employer contribution 2,896 4,601 Plan participants’ contributions 1,228 1,200 Benefits paid (42,155) (52,228) Actual expenses (1,834) (1,997) Settlements (3,463) — Currency translation adjustments (3,407) 5,598 End of year $ 956,884 $ 963,364 Funded status $ 243,919 $ 209,994 Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2024 2023 Amounts recognized on the balance sheet Noncurrent assets $ 299,130 $ 261,869 Current liabilities (3,839) (3,280) Noncurrent liabilities (51,372) (48,595) Total $ 243,919 $ 209,994 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) Net actuarial loss $ 104,770 $ 121,557 Prior service cost (148) (163) Total $ 104,622 $ 121,394 Information for plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation $ 78,067 $ 77,189 Accumulated benefit obligation 67,462 68,257 Fair value of plan assets 22,855 25,314
ScheduleOfAssumptionsUsedTableTextBlock	Plan Assumptions Pension Benefits 2024 2023 Weighted-average assumptions in determination of benefit obligation: Discount rate 5.38 % 4.71 % Rate of compensation increase 3.32 % 3.33 % Weighted-average assumptions in determination of net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate 4.71 % 4.95 % Expected return on plan assets 6.58 % 6.41 % Rate of compensation increase 3.33 % 3.34 %
ScheduleOfAllocationOfPlanAssetsTableTextBlock	Below are the Corporation’s actual and current target allocations for the CW Pension Plan, representing 91% of consolidated assets: As of December 31, Target Expected 2024 2023 Exposure Range Asset class Domestic equities 22% 29% 22% 17%-27% International equities 7% 10% 8% 4%-11% Total equity 29% 39% 30% 20%-40% Fixed income 71% 61% 70% 60%-80%
ScheduleOfChangesInFairValueOfPlanAssetsTableTextBlock	The following table presents consolidated plan assets (in thousands) using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Asset Category Total Quoted Prices Significant Significant Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,105 $ 16,105 $ — $ — Equity securities (1) 358,082 341,575 16,507 — Fixed Income (2) 578,797 9,316 569,481 — Other (3) 10,380 3,672 — 6,708 December 31, 2023 $ 963,364 $ 370,668 $ 585,988 $ 6,708 Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,742 $ 22,742 $ — $ — Equity securities (1) 275,109 258,246 16,863 — Fixed Income (2) 650,832 8,245 642,587 — Other (3) 8,201 2,588 — 5,613 December 31, 2024 $ 956,884 $ 291,821 $ 659,450 $ 5,613 (1) This category consists of domestic and international equity securities. It is comprised of individual U.S. securities and exchange-traded funds benchmarked against the S&P 500 index and Russell Mid Cap and Russell 2000 indices, international securities and exchange-traded funds benchmarked against the MSCI EAFE and EM indices, global equity index mutual funds associated with our U.K. based pension plans, and a balanced fund associated with the Canadian based pension plan. (2) This category consists of domestic and international bonds. The domestic fixed income securities consist of a portfolio of investment grade corporate debt, below investment-grade issues, fixed income exchange traded funds, and U.S. Treasury securities of intermediate and long-term duration for liability matching fixed income. International bonds consist of bond mutual funds for institutional investors associated with the Switzerland and U.K. based pension plans. (3) This category consists of a domestic real estate exchange-traded fund and real estate investment trusts in Switzerland.
ScheduleOfExpectedBenefitPaymentsTableTextBlock	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid from the plans: (In thousands) Pension 2025 $ 52,816 2026 55,702 2027 56,746 2028 59,353 2029 59,750 2030 - 2034 280,785

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Table)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]	Operating results by reportable segment are as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Net sales Aerospace & Industrial $ 933,206 $ 889,744 $ 838,885 Defense Electronics 914,358 818,547 693,709 Naval & Power 1,278,895 1,142,590 1,030,918 Less: Intersegment Revenues (5,270) (5,508) (6,487) Total net sales $ 3,121,189 $ 2,845,373 $ 2,557,025 Cost of sales Aerospace & Industrial $ 600,131 $ 577,038 $ 550,001 Defense Electronics 481,374 432,313 365,372 Naval & Power 868,109 761,202 678,745 Total cost of sales $ 1,949,614 $ 1,770,553 $ 1,594,118 Research and development expenses Aerospace & Industrial $ 26,729 $ 23,211 $ 21,132 Defense Electronics 52,132 50,865 48,587 Naval & Power 11,435 10,793 9,179 Total research and development expenses $ 90,296 $ 84,869 $ 78,898 Selling expenses Aerospace & Industrial $ 25,614 $ 25,897 $ 25,355 Defense Electronics 58,705 54,811 47,202 Naval & Power 58,332 54,847 46,951 Total selling expenses $ 142,651 $ 135,555 $ 119,508 General and administrative expenses Aerospace & Industrial $ 123,907 $ 118,320 $ 105,401 Defense Electronics 95,472 88,783 77,980 Naval & Power 140,696 126,521 113,810 Total general and administrative expenses $ 360,075 $ 333,624 $ 297,191 Other segment items (2) Aerospace & Industrial $ 8,802 $ — $ — Defense Electronics 1,936 — — Naval & Power 660 — 4,651 Total other segment items $ 11,398 $ — $ 4,651 Operating income Aerospace & Industrial $ 148,023 $ 145,278 $ 136,996 Defense Electronics 224,739 191,775 154,568 Naval & Power 199,663 189,227 177,582 Total Segment $ 572,425 $ 526,280 $ 469,146 Corporate and Eliminations (1) (43,828) (41,678) (45,703) Total Consolidated $ 528,597 $ 484,602 $ 423,443 Depreciation and amortization expense Aerospace & Industrial $ 32,217 $ 33,994 $ 34,336 Defense Electronics 31,017 33,347 35,120 Naval & Power 41,499 46,165 39,712 Corporate 2,934 2,666 2,859 Total Consolidated $ 107,667 $ 116,172 $ 112,027 Capital expenditures Aerospace & Industrial $ 19,861 $ 17,067 $ 18,554 Defense Electronics 11,180 5,573 3,504 Naval & Power 25,952 18,112 13,652 Corporate 3,981 3,914 2,507 Total Consolidated $ 60,974 $ 44,666 $ 38,217 (1) Corporate and Eliminations includes pension expense, environmental remediation and administrative expenses, legal, and other expenses. (2) Other segment items includes restructuring expenses associated with the 2024 Restructuring Program as well as the loss on divestiture from the Corporation's sale of its industrial valves business in 2022. As of December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Segment assets Aerospace & Industrial $ 1,090,739 $ 1,077,808 Defense Electronics 1,446,949 1,517,877 Naval & Power 1,927,325 1,496,063 Corporate 520,691 529,221 Total Consolidated $ 4,985,704 $ 4,620,969 Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Earnings before taxes: Total reportable segment operating income $ 572,425 $ 526,280 $ 469,146 Corporate and Eliminations (43,828) (41,678) (45,703) Interest expense 44,869 51,393 46,980 Other income, net 38,328 29,861 12,732 Earnings before income taxes $ 522,056 $ 463,070 $ 389,195
Reconciliation Of Assets From Segment To Consolidated [Text Block]	As of December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Assets: Total assets for reportable segments $ 4,465,013 $ 4,091,748 Non-segment cash 165,762 228,930 Other assets 354,929 300,291 Total consolidated assets $ 4,985,704 $ 4,620,969
ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Revenues United States of America $ 2,287,285 $ 2,060,986 $ 1,879,001 United Kingdom 134,621 115,078 102,965 Other foreign countries 699,283 669,309 575,059 Consolidated total $ 3,121,189 $ 2,845,373 $ 2,557,025
ScheduleOfEntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInIndividualForeignCountriesByCountryTextBlock	As of December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Long-Lived Assets - Property, plant, and equipment, net United States of America $ 250,781 $ 243,542 United Kingdom 26,244 25,898 Other foreign countries 62,093 63,356 Consolidated total $ 339,118 $ 332,796

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI_2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The total cumulative balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, is as follows: (In thousands) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net Total pension and postretirement adjustments, net Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) December 31, 2022 $ (160,807) $ (98,109) $ (258,916) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1) 37,519 8,218 45,737 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (1) — (44) (44) Net current period other comprehensive income 37,519 8,174 45,693 December 31, 2023 $ (123,288) $ (89,935) $ (213,223) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1) (43,905) 13,898 (30,007) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (1) — 5 5 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (43,905) 13,903 (30,002) December 31, 2024 $ (167,193) $ (76,032) $ (243,225) (1) All amounts are after tax.

RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Tables)

RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve Activities	The following tables summarize the respective balances related to these restructuring activities by both reportable segment as well as on a consolidated basis: In thousands Restructuring Liability as of December 31, 2023 Provision Cash Payments Restructuring Liability as of December 31, 2024 Aerospace & Industrial Severance $ — $ 1,750 $ (1,750) $ — Facility closure and other costs — 5,037 (4,350) 687 Total Aerospace & Industrial $ — $ 6,787 $ (6,100) $ 687 Defense Electronics Severance $ — $ 1,117 $ (656) $ 461 Facility closure and other costs — — — — Total Defense Electronics $ — $ 1,117 $ (656) $ 461 Naval & Power Severance $ — $ 667 $ (93) $ 574 Facility closure and other costs — — — — Total Naval & Power $ — $ 667 $ (93) $ 574 Consolidated (including Corporate) Severance $ — $ 3,558 $ (2,522) $ 1,036 Facility closure and other costs — 8,051 (6,121) 1,930 Total consolidated $ — $ 11,609 $ (8,643) $ 2,966
Schedule of Pre-tax Restructuring Charges	A reconciliation of total pre-tax restructuring charges is as follows: Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2024 Inventory write-downs Cost of product sales $ 1,435 Severance, facility closure, and other costs Restructuring expenses 11,609 Property, plant, and equipment & operating lease right of use asset impairments Restructuring expenses 2,839 $ 14,448 Total restructuring charges Earnings before income taxes $ 15,883 There were no such comparable charges for the year ended December 31, 2023.

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUA_2

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SummaryOfValuationAllowanceTextBlock	Additions Description Balance at Charged to Charged to Other Deductions Balance at Deducted from assets to which they apply: December 31, 2024 Tax valuation allowance 4,892 1,009 (27) (1) 886 4,988 Total $ 4,892 $ 1,009 $ (27) $ 886 $ 4,988 December 31, 2023 Tax valuation allowance 5,664 1,471 63 (1) 2,306 4,892 Total $ 5,664 $ 1,471 $ 63 $ 2,306 $ 4,892 December 31, 2022 Tax valuation allowance 2,625 3,920 1 (1) 882 5,664 Total $ 2,625 $ 3,920 $ 1 $ 882 $ 5,664 (1) Primarily foreign currency translation adjustments.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Property Plant And Equipment) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2024
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Machinery, equipment, and other | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Machinery, equipment, and other | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Intangible Assets) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2024
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years

REVENUE DISAGGREGATION OF REVEN

REVENUE DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 3,121,189	$ 2,845,373	$ 2,557,025
Commercial
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	951,289	940,781	887,009
Aerospace & Defense
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	2,169,900	1,904,592	1,670,016
Aerospace Defense | Aerospace & Defense
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	616,590	551,622	479,743
Ground Defense | Aerospace & Defense
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	353,326	308,008	219,739
Naval Defense | Aerospace & Defense
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	821,898	720,013	694,015
Commercial Aerospace | Aerospace & Defense
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	378,086	324,949	276,519
Power & Process | Commercial
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	540,788	509,998	472,300
General Industrial | Commercial
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 410,501	$ 430,783	$ 414,709
Transferred over Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net, Percent	49%	47%	51%
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net, Percent	51%	53%	49%

REVENUE ADDTIONAL DETAILS (Deta

REVENUE ADDTIONAL DETAILS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 3,400
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage	90%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Explanation	36 months
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	$ 230	$ 195	$ 219

ACQUISITIONS (Narrative) (Detai

ACQUISITIONS (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) NumberAcquisitions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired | NumberAcquisitions		2
Aggregate purchase price		$ 226,000
Sales		3,121,189	$ 2,845,373	$ 2,557,025
Net losses		(404,978)	$ (354,509)	$ (294,348)
2024 Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Sales		8,000
Net losses		1,000
WSC Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 34,000
Ultra Energy
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price		$ 192,000

ACQUISITIONS - Schedule of Asse

ACQUISITIONS - Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,675,718	$ 1,558,826	$ 1,544,635
2024 Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	23,855
Inventory	5,789
Other current and non-current assets	8,876
Property, plant and equipment	4,106
Intangible assets	98,967
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	1,858
Current and non-current liabilities	(22,973)
Deferred revenue	(12,969)
Deferred income taxes	(14,121)
Net tangible and intangible assets	93,388
Goodwill	132,153
Total purchase price	225,541
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	$ 0

RECEIVABLES (Detail)

RECEIVABLES (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Contracts Receivable [Abstract]
Trade and other receivables	$ 479,837	$ 427,830
Unbilled receivables:
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed, net of progress payments	359,402	308,874
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,202)	(4,026)
Receivables, net	$ 835,037	$ 732,678

RECEIVABLES (Narrative) (Detail

RECEIVABLES (Narrative) (Detail) - GovernmentContractsConcentrationRiskMember - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
ConcentrationRiskLineItems
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 561.9	$ 482.5
Net unbilled receivables	$ 319	$ 266.9
Revenue Benchmark | Concentration Risk Threshold Percentage
ConcentrationRiskLineItems
ConcentrationRiskPercentage	57%	56%

INVENTORIES (Detail)

INVENTORIES (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 262,365	$ 239,313
Work-in-process	108,088	103,750
Finished goods	134,624	126,174
Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts, net of progress payments	36,365	40,796
Inventories, net	$ 541,442	$ 510,033

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMEN_2

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 15,774	$ 16,173
Buildings and improvements	251,228	253,408
Machinery, equipment, and other	927,964	905,409
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	1,194,966	1,174,990
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(855,848)	(842,194)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$ 339,118	$ 332,796

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMEN_3

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation	$ 50	$ 51	$ 51

GOODWILL (Detail)

GOODWILL (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,558,826	$ 1,544,635
Acquisitions	132,153
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(15,261)	14,191
Goodwill	1,675,718	1,558,826
Aerospace & Industrial
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	325,131	321,550
Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(1,627)	3,581
Goodwill	323,504	325,131
Defense Electronics
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	710,378	702,786
Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(8,659)	7,592
Goodwill	701,719	710,378
Naval & Power
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	523,317	520,299
Acquisitions	132,153
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(4,975)	3,018
Goodwill	$ 650,495	$ 523,317

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET OT

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 99
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Customer-related intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	12 years
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 71
Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 26
Other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 2

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (D

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	$ 1,266,943	$ 1,177,449
Accumulated Amortization	(670,112)	(619,837)
Other intangible assets, net	596,831	557,612
Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	330,593	308,256
Accumulated Amortization	(208,094)	(195,446)
Other intangible assets, net	122,499	112,810
Customer-related intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	736,612	670,966
Accumulated Amortization	(367,872)	(339,325)
Other intangible assets, net	368,740	331,641
Programs (1)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	144,000	144,000
Accumulated Amortization	(48,600)	(41,400)
Other intangible assets, net	95,400	102,600
Other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	55,738	54,227
Accumulated Amortization	(45,546)	(43,666)
Other intangible assets, net	$ 10,192	$ 10,561

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (A

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Amort) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 57,000	$ 65,000	$ 61,000
2025	72,000
2026	59,000
2027	56,000
2028	50,000
2029	$ 50,000

LEASES - Narrative (Details)

LEASES - Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2024
Minimum
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	1 year
Maximum
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	15 years

LEASES - Schedule of Lease Expe

LEASES - Schedule of Lease Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 47,256	$ 44,322	$ 42,000
Amortization of right of use assets	1,037	1,037
Interest on lease liabilities	299	347
Total finance lease cost	$ 1,336	$ 1,384

LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow

LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash flows used for operating leases	$ (38,590)	$ (36,294)
Operating cash flows used for finance leases	(299)	(347)
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	$ 21,831	$ 14,361

LEASES - Supplemental Balance S

LEASES - Supplemental Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	$ 169,350	$ 141,435
Current operating lease liabilities	29,772	30,629
Long-term operating lease liability	148,175	118,611
Total operating lease liabilities	177,947	149,240
Property, plant, and equipment	15,561	15,561
Finance Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation	(10,719)	(9,682)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	4,842	5,879
Finance lease, Other current liabilities	1,269	1,181
Finance lease, Other liabilities	5,473	6,742
Total finance lease liabilities	$ 6,742	$ 7,923
Weighted average remaining lease term, Operating lease	7 years 7 months 6 days	7 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average remaining lease term, Finance leases	4 years 8 months 12 days	5 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted average discount rate, Operating leases	4.37%	3.99%
Weighted average discount rate, Finance leases	4.05%	4.05%
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Property, plant, and equipment, net	Property, plant, and equipment, net
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other liabilities	Other liabilities

LEASES - Schedule of Maturities

LEASES - Schedule of Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Lease [Abstract]
Year One	$ 36,768
Year Two	32,759
Year Three	27,549
Year Four	24,529
Year Five	19,725
Thereafter	69,871
Total operating lease payments	211,201
Less: imputed interest	33,254
Total operating lease liabilities	177,947	$ 149,240
Finance Lease [Abstract]
Year One	1,518
Year Two	1,556
Year Three	1,595
Year Four	1,634
Year Five	1,108
Thereafter	0
Total finance lease payments	7,411
Less: imputed interest	669
Total finance lease liabilities	$ 6,742	$ 7,923

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR_2

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Debt Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount	$ 1,046	$ 1,046
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount	$ 964	$ 973

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CU_3

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Accrued Expenses) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 162,249	$ 130,471
Accrued interest	13,782	13,150
Accrued commissions	5,967	8,421
Accrued insurance	9,055	5,988
Income taxes payable	5,013	10,352
Accrued other liabilities	22,988	19,657
Accrued expenses	$ 219,054	$ 188,039

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CU_4

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Other Current Liabilities) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current operating lease liabilities	$ 29,772	$ 30,629
Warranty	13,372	15,207
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	5,399	4,981
Other sundry liabilities	31,745	19,983
Other current liabilities	$ 80,288	$ 70,800

INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES (Tax

INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) numberOfTransitionTaxYears
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Transition tax on foreign earnings			$ 18.2
Finalized transition tax due to TCJA			$ 23.6
Period of finalized transition tax | numberOfTransitionTaxYears			8
Transition tax liability due to operating loss carryforward	$ 6.1	$ 7.8

INCOME TAXES (Income Before Inc

INCOME TAXES (Income Before Income Tax) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 323,898	$ 300,200	$ 239,356
Foreign	198,158	162,870	149,839
Earnings before income taxes	$ 522,056	$ 463,070	389,195
Loss on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges			$ 5,000

INCOME TAXES (Provision for Inc

INCOME TAXES (Provision for Income Taxes) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal	$ 62,165	$ 58,629	$ 65,047
State	18,272	13,098	12,717
Foreign	43,200	36,791	34,520
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	123,637	108,518	112,284
Federal	(5,507)	(180)	(11,413)
State	950	507	(4,442)
Foreign	(2,002)	(284)	(1,582)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	(6,559)	43	(17,437)
Provision for income taxes	$ 117,078	$ 108,561	$ 94,847

INCOME TAXES (Effective Income

INCOME TAXES (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory tax rate	21%	21%	21%
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit	3%	2.30%	1.70%
Foreign earnings	1.10%	1.30%	0.70%
Foreign loss on sale	0%	0%	0.20%
Financing arrangement(2)	(1.00%)	0%	0%
R&D tax credits	(1.30%)	(1.10%)	(1.10%)
Foreign-derived intangible income	(1.40%)	(1.20%)	(1.20%)
All other, net	1%	1.10%	3.10%
Effective tax rate	22.40%	23.40%	24.40%

INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Asse

INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilties) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets:
Capitalized R&D	$ 60,818	$ 39,463
Operating lease liabilities	40,840	32,041
Inventories, net	23,926	24,282
Incentive compensation	11,011	9,314
Environmental reserves	9,324	8,949
Net operating loss	6,431	8,348
Other	34,264	30,417
Total deferred tax assets	186,614	152,814
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill	117,340	110,543
Intangible Assets	62,277	53,551
Net pension (liability)/asset	46,828	37,870
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	38,741	30,327
Withholding Taxes	13,017	16,120
Depreciation	14,880	15,339
Contract revenue recognition	15,256	5,297
Other	3,776	2,863
Total deferred tax liabilities	312,115	271,910
Valuation allowance	4,988	4,892
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ 130,489	$ 123,988

INCOME TAXES (Net Deferred Tax

INCOME TAXES (Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets(1)	$ 10,170	$ 8,331
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	140,659	132,319
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ 130,489	$ 123,988

INCOME TAXES (Unrecognized Tax

INCOME TAXES (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits (beginning balance)	$ 17,888	$ 17,371	$ 17,018
Additions for tax positions of prior periods	1,805	2,387	3,004
Reductions for tax positions of prior periods	(2,213)	(2,419)	(1,732)
Additions for tax positions related to the current year	1,747	1,744	1,068
Settlements	(215)	(1,195)	(1,987)
Unrecognized tax benefits (ending balance)	$ 19,012	$ 17,888	$ 17,371

INCOME TAXES (Open Tax Years) (

INCOME TAXES (Open Tax Years) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
United States (Various states)
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Open Tax Year	2013
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | United States (Federal)
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Open Tax Year	2020
United Kingdom | Foreign Tax Authority
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Open Tax Year	2023
Canada | Foreign Tax Authority
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Open Tax Year	2020

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detai

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
Operating Loss carryforwards, federal and state	$ 18,500
Deferred tax assets, other tax carryforwards	6,400
Valuation allowance	4,988	$ 4,892
Income tax payments	135,700	136,400	$ 61,100
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective income tax rate	16,200	$ 15,300	$ 15,100
Other Liabilities
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
Interest on income taxes accrued	4,900
Income tax penalties accrued	2,500
Foreign Tax Authority
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
Operating loss carryforwards related to international operations	21,000
Indefinite lived operating loss carryforwards,	17,900
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	$ 3,100
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2029
United States (Various states)
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2041

DEBT (Detail)

DEBT (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Oct. 27, 2022	Aug. 13, 2020	Sep. 26, 2013	Feb. 26, 2013	Dec. 08, 2011
Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: current portion of long-term debt	$ (90,000)	$ 0
Long-term debt	958,949	1,050,362
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: current portion of long-term debt	(89,876)	0
Long-term debt	876,826	977,597
Long-term Debt	1,048,949	1,050,362
Long Term Debt Fair Value	966,702	977,597
Long-term Debt, Gross	1,047,500	1,047,500
Debt issuance costs, net	(1,326)	(1,541)
Unamortized interest rate swap proceeds (1)	2,775	4,403
Less: current portion of long-term debt	(90,000)	0
Long-term debt	958,949	1,050,362
3.85% Senior notes due 2025 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	90,000	90,000
3.85% Senior notes due 2025 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 89,876	88,243
3.85% Senior notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	3.85%					3.85%
4.24% Senior notes due 2026 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 200,000	200,000
4.24% Senior notes due 2026 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 196,059	195,556
4.24% Senior notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.24%						4.24%
4.05% Senior notes due 2028 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 67,500	67,500
4.05% Senior notes due 2028 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 64,733	64,801
4.05% Senior notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.05%					4.05%
4.11% Senior notes due 2028 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 90,000	90,000
4.11% Senior notes due 2028 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 85,784	85,999
4.11% Senior notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.11%				4.11%
3.10% Senior notes due 2030 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 150,000	150,000
3.10% Senior notes due 2030 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 131,386	131,942
3.10% Senior notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	3.10%			3.10%
3.20% Senior notes due 2032 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 150,000	150,000
3.20% Senior notes due 2032 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 125,426	127,649
3.20% Senior notes due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	3.20%			3.20%
4.49% Senior notes due 2032 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 200,000	200,000
4.49% Senior notes due 2032 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 182,451	187,584
4.49% Senior notes due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.49%		4.49%
4.64% Senior notes due 2034 | Carrying Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 100,000	100,000
4.64% Senior notes due 2034 | Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 89,538	92,961
4.64% Senior notes due 2034
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.64%		4.64%
Long-term Debt, gross
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Debt Fair Value	$ 965,253	$ 974,735

DEBT (Maturity) (Detail)

DEBT (Maturity) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
2025	$ 90,000
2026	200,000
2027	0
2028	157,500
2029	0
Thereafter	600,000
Total	$ 1,047,500	$ 1,047,500

DEBT (Narrative) (Detail)

DEBT (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2018	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 27, 2022	May 31, 2022	Aug. 13, 2020	Sep. 26, 2013	Feb. 26, 2013	Dec. 08, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest payments made		$ 42	$ 52	$ 42
Interest rate description		Borrowings under the credit agreement accrue interest based on (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or (ii) a base rate of the highest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the NYFRB Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Daily Term SOFR Rate. The interest rate and level of facility fees are dependent on certain financial ratios, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also provides customary fees, including administrative agent and commitment fees. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Corporation paid customary transaction fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the Credit Agreement.
Debt to capitalization limit		60%
Covenant Ratio, Debt To Capitalization Limit Following Acquisition		65%
3.84% Senior notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt										$ 100
Date of maturity		Dec. 01, 2021
Stated interest rate										3.84%
3.70% Senior notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt									$ 225
Date of maturity		Feb. 26, 2023
Stated interest rate									3.70%
3.85% Senior notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt									$ 100
Date of maturity		Feb. 26, 2025
Stated interest rate		3.85%							3.85%
4.24% Senior notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt										$ 200
Date of maturity		Dec. 01, 2026
Stated interest rate		4.24%								4.24%
4.05% Senior notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt									$ 75
Date of maturity		Feb. 26, 2028
Stated interest rate		4.05%							4.05%
4.11% Senior notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Date of issuance		Sep. 26, 2013
Issued amount of debt								$ 100
Date of maturity		Sep. 26, 2028
Stated interest rate		4.11%						4.11%
3.10% Senior notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt							$ 150
Date of maturity		Aug. 13, 2030
Stated interest rate		3.10%					3.10%
3.20% Senior notes due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt							$ 150
Date of maturity		Aug. 13, 2032
Stated interest rate		3.20%					3.20%
4.49% Senior notes due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt					$ 200
Date of maturity		Oct. 27, 2032
Stated interest rate		4.49%			4.49%
4.64% Senior notes due 2034
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount of debt					$ 100
Date of maturity		Oct. 27, 2034
Stated interest rate		4.64%			4.64%
2022 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Date of issuance		Oct. 27, 2022
Issued amount of debt					$ 300
2020 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Date of issuance		Aug. 13, 2020
Issued amount of debt							$ 300
2013 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Date of issuance		Feb. 26, 2013
Issued amount of debt									$ 500
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$ 50
2011 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Date of issuance		Dec. 08, 2011
Issued amount of debt										$ 300
Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						$ 750
Line Of Credit Facility Additional Borrowing Capacity						$ 250
Standby letters of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit		$ 21	$ 20
Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unused credit available under the credit facility		$ 729
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate		3.70%	3.90%
Unused credit available under the credit facility		$ 2,500

EARNINGS PER SHARE (AntiDilutiv

EARNINGS PER SHARE (AntiDilutive) (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount	24	12	28

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Detail)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 404,978	$ 354,509	$ 294,348
Basic	38,153	38,283	38,386
Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation	220	246	263
Diluted	38,373	38,529	38,649
Diluted earnings per share (in shares)	$ 10.55	$ 9.20	$ 7.62
Basic earnings per share (in shares)	$ 10.61	$ 9.26	$ 7.67

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN_2

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Narrative) (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	May 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock authorized	100,000,000		100,000,000
2024 Omnibus Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock authorized		1,560,000
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Requisite service period	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Requisite service period	3 years
Employee Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase price percentage of fair market value	85%

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN_3

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	$ 2,002	$ 1,869	$ 1,764
Performance Share Units	5,362	5,109	5,069
Restricted Share Units	9,730	8,032	6,725
Other share-based payments	1,794	1,793	1,826
Total share-based compensation expense before income taxes	$ 18,888	$ 16,803	$ 15,384

PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENE

PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) pension_plan retirement_plan	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans | retirement_plan	9
Domestic plans | pension_plan	3
Foreign plans | pension_plan	6
Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension (liability)/asset	$ 243,919	$ 209,994
Total projected benefit obligation	$ 712,965	$ 753,370	$ 733,434
Expected return on assets assumption	6.58%	6.41%
Pension Plan | Foreign Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets as a percentage of consolidated assets	9%
Expected return on assets assumption	4.70%
Pension Plan | United Kingdom
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of pension and other post retirement defined benefit plans | pension_plan	1
Pension Plan | Canada
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of pension and other post retirement defined benefit plans | pension_plan	1
Pension Plan | Switzerland
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of pension and other post retirement defined benefit plans | pension_plan	1
Pension Plan | France
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of pension and other post retirement defined benefit plans | pension_plan	1
Pension Plan | Mexico
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of pension and other post retirement defined benefit plans | pension_plan	2
Pension Plan | United States of America | Cash And Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets as a percentage of consolidated assets	3%	2%
Parent Company's Retirement Benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of years of service	1 year
Vesting period	3 years
Period after which accruals will cease	15 years
Parent Company's Retirement Benefit Plan | United States of America
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension (liability)/asset	$ (17,600)	$ (20,000)
Expected employer contributions	1,600
Parent Company's Retirement Benefit Plan | Pension Plan | United States of America
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension (liability)/asset	279,600	244,100
Parent Company's Retirement Benefit Plan | Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans | United States of America
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expense relating to the defined contribution plan	27,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	14,200
Defined Contribution Plans, Non-Elective Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	12,800
Defined Contribution Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions Over Next Five Fiscal Years	$ 111,000
Parent Company's Retirement Benefit Plan | Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans | United States of America | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum employer contribution match percentage	7%
Parent Company's Retirement Benefit Plan | Other Pension Plan | United States of America
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension (liability)/asset	$ (47,900)	(44,800)
Expected employer contributions	$ 3,600
EMD
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percent of employees' gross pay withheld	1.50%
Foreign Company's Retirement Benefit Plan | Foreign Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net pension (liability)/asset	$ 12,200	10,700
Expected employer contributions	1,100
Total projected benefit obligation	$ 71,800	$ 80,800

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_3

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Detail) - Pension Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 16,460	$ 16,224	$ 23,217
Interest cost	33,344	34,085	20,923
Expected return on plan assets	(65,932)	(63,013)	(54,855)
Prior service cost	(5)	(106)	(318)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Loss (Gain)	848	139	17,198
Cost of Settlement/Curtailment	787	0	4,499
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	$ (14,498)	$ (12,671)	$ 10,664

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_4

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Detail) - Pension Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInBenefitObligationRollForward
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance	$ 753,370	$ 733,434
Service cost	16,460	16,224	$ 23,217
Interest cost	33,344	34,085	20,923
Plan participants’ contributions	1,228	1,200
Actuarial (gain) loss	(40,169)	17,312
Settlements	(3,463)	0
Benefits paid	(42,155)	(52,228)
Actual expenses	(1,834)	(1,997)
Currency translation adjustments	(3,816)	5,340
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance	$ 712,965	$ 753,370	$ 733,434

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_5

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Plan Asset) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Beginning Balance	$ 963,364
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance	956,884	$ 963,364
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheetAbstract
Prepaid pension asset	299,130	261,869
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(5,399)	(4,981)
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs	(67,413)	(66,875)
Pension Plan
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Beginning Balance	963,364	912,702
Actual return on plan assets	40,255	93,488
Employer contribution	2,896	4,601
Plan participants’ contributions	1,228	1,200
Benefits paid	(42,155)	(52,228)
Actual expenses	(1,834)	(1,997)
Settlements	(3,463)	0
Currency translation adjustments	(3,407)	5,598
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance	956,884	963,364
DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan	243,919	209,994
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheetAbstract
Prepaid pension asset	299,130	261,869
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(3,839)	(3,280)
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs	(51,372)	(48,595)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet	243,919	209,994
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTaxAbstract
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax	104,770	121,557
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax	(148)	(163)
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax	104,622	121,394
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAbstract
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateProjectedBenefitObligation	78,067	77,189
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateAccumulatedBenefitObligation	67,462	68,257
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateFairValueOfPlanAssets	$ 22,855	$ 25,314

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_6

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Plan Assumptions) (Detail) - Pension Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Weighted-average assumptions in determination of benefit obligation:
Discount rate	5.38%	4.71%
Rate Of Compensation Increase	3.32%	3.33%
Weighted-average assumptions in determination of net periodic benefit cost:
Discount Rate	4.71%	4.95%
Expected return on assets assumption	6.58%	6.41%
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Rate Of Compensation Increase	3.33%	3.34%

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_7

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Asset Class) (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Funded percentage	91%
Domestic equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted Average Asset Allocations	22%	29%
Target Plan Asset Allocations	22%
International equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted Average Asset Allocations	7%	10%
Target Plan Asset Allocations	8%
Total equity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted Average Asset Allocations	29%	39%
Target Plan Asset Allocations	30%
Fixed income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted Average Asset Allocations	71%	61%
Target Plan Asset Allocations	70%
Minimum | Domestic equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	17%
Minimum | International equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	4%
Minimum | Total equity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	20%
Minimum | Fixed income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	60%
Maximum | Domestic equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	27%
Maximum | International equities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	11%
Maximum | Total equity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	40%
Maximum | Fixed income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Plan Asset Allocations	80%

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_8

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Fair Value) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	$ 956,884	$ 963,364
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	22,742	16,105
Total equity
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	275,109	358,082
DebtSecuritiesMember
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	650,832	578,797
Other Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	8,201	10,380
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	291,821	370,668
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Cash And Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	22,742	16,105
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Total equity
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	258,246	341,575
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | DebtSecuritiesMember
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	8,245	9,316
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Other Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	2,588	3,672
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	659,450	585,988
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash And Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	0	0
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Total equity
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	16,863	16,507
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) | DebtSecuritiesMember
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	642,587	569,481
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Other Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	5,613	6,708
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Cash And Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Total equity
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | DebtSecuritiesMember
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Other Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets	$ 5,613	$ 6,708

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_9

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Future Service) (Detail) - Pension Plan $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2025	$ 52,816
2026	55,702
2027	56,746
2028	59,353
2029	59,750
2030 - 2034	$ 280,785

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Detail)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 3,121,189	$ 2,845,373	$ 2,557,025
Cost of sales	1,949,614	1,770,553	1,594,118
Research and development expenses	90,296	84,869	78,898
Selling expenses	142,651	135,555	119,508
General and administrative expenses	360,075	333,624	297,191
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	11,398	0	4,651
Operating Income (Loss)	528,597	484,602	423,443
Depreciation and amortization	107,667	116,172	112,027
Capital Expenditures	60,974	44,666	38,217
Assets	4,985,704	4,620,969
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	572,425	526,280	469,146
Assets	4,465,013	4,091,748
Operating Segments | Aerospace & Industrial
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	933,206	889,744	838,885
Cost of sales	600,131	577,038	550,001
Research and development expenses	26,729	23,211	21,132
Selling expenses	25,614	25,897	25,355
General and administrative expenses	123,907	118,320	105,401
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	8,802	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	148,023	145,278	136,996
Depreciation and amortization	32,217	33,994	34,336
Capital Expenditures	19,861	17,067	18,554
Assets	1,090,739	1,077,808
Operating Segments | Defense Electronics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	914,358	818,547	693,709
Cost of sales	481,374	432,313	365,372
Research and development expenses	52,132	50,865	48,587
Selling expenses	58,705	54,811	47,202
General and administrative expenses	95,472	88,783	77,980
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	1,936	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	224,739	191,775	154,568
Depreciation and amortization	31,017	33,347	35,120
Capital Expenditures	11,180	5,573	3,504
Assets	1,446,949	1,517,877
Operating Segments | Naval & Power
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	1,278,895	1,142,590	1,030,918
Cost of sales	868,109	761,202	678,745
Research and development expenses	11,435	10,793	9,179
Selling expenses	58,332	54,847	46,951
General and administrative expenses	140,696	126,521	113,810
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	660	0	4,651
Operating Income (Loss)	199,663	189,227	177,582
Depreciation and amortization	41,499	46,165	39,712
Capital Expenditures	25,952	18,112	13,652
Assets	1,927,325	1,496,063
Operating Segments | Corporate and Eliminations (1)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	(43,828)	(41,678)	(45,703)
Depreciation and amortization	2,934	2,666	2,859
Capital Expenditures	3,981	3,914	2,507
Assets	520,691	529,221
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	(5,270)	(5,508)	(6,487)
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (43,828)	$ (41,678)	$ (45,703)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Reconcilia

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Reconciliation) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 528,597	$ 484,602	$ 423,443
Interest expense	44,869	51,393	46,980
Other income, net	38,328	29,861	12,732
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	522,056	463,070	389,195
Total Assets	4,985,704	4,620,969
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	572,425	526,280	469,146
Total Assets	4,465,013	4,091,748
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	(43,828)	(41,678)	$ (45,703)
Non-Segment | Cash
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	165,762	228,930
Non-Segment | Other Assets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 354,929	$ 300,291

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Geographic

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Geographic) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
Sales	$ 3,121,189	$ 2,845,373	$ 2,557,025
Property, plant, and equipment, net	339,118	332,796
United States of America
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
Sales	2,287,285	2,060,986	1,879,001
Property, plant, and equipment, net	250,781	243,542
United Kingdom
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
Sales	134,621	115,078	102,965
Property, plant, and equipment, net	26,244	25,898
Other foreign countries
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
Sales	699,283	669,309	$ 575,059
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$ 62,093	$ 63,356

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Asset Retirement Obligation	$ 9,000
Surety Bond Outstanding	35,000
Standby letters of credit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit	21,000	$ 20,000
Financial Standby Letter of Credit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit	$ 15,000	$ 16,000

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI_3

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	$ (213,223)	$ (258,916)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	(30,007)	45,737
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	5	(44)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(30,002)	45,693	$ (68,451)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	(243,225)	(213,223)	(258,916)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	(123,288)	(160,807)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	(43,905)	37,519
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(43,905)	37,519
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	(167,193)	(123,288)	(160,807)
Total pension and postretirement adjustments, net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	(89,935)	(98,109)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	13,898	8,218
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	5	(44)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	13,903	8,174
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	$ (76,032)	$ (89,935)	$ (98,109)

RESTRUCTURING COSTS - Schedule

RESTRUCTURING COSTS - Schedule of Restructuring Reserve Activities (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	$ 0
Provision	11,609
Cash Payments	(8,643)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	2,966
Aerospace & Industrial
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	6,787
Cash Payments	(6,100)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	687
Defense Electronics
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	1,117
Cash Payments	(656)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	461
Naval & Power
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	667
Cash Payments	(93)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	574
Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	3,558
Cash Payments	(2,522)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	1,036
Severance | Aerospace & Industrial
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	1,750
Cash Payments	(1,750)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	0
Severance | Defense Electronics
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	1,117
Cash Payments	(656)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	461
Severance | Naval & Power
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	667
Cash Payments	(93)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	574
Facility closure and other costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	8,051
Cash Payments	(6,121)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	1,930
Facility closure and other costs | Aerospace & Industrial
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	5,037
Cash Payments	(4,350)
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	687
Facility closure and other costs | Defense Electronics
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	0
Cash Payments	0
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	0
Facility closure and other costs | Naval & Power
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, Beginning Balance	0
Provision	0
Cash Payments	0
Restructuring Liability, Ending Balance	$ 0

RESTRUCTURING COSTS - Schedul_2

RESTRUCTURING COSTS - Schedule of Pre-tax Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Inventory write-downs	$ 1,435
Severance, facility closure, and other costs	11,609
Property, plant, and equipment & operating lease right of use asset impairments	2,839
Restructuring charges	14,448	$ 0	$ 0
Total restructuring charges	$ 15,883

RESTRUCTURING COSTS - Narrative

RESTRUCTURING COSTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Total restructuring charges	$ 15,883

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUA_3

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	$ 4,892	$ 5,664	$ 2,625
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToCostAndExpense	1,009	1,471	3,920
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToOtherAccounts	(27)	63	1
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions	886	2,306	882
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Ending Balance	4,988	4,892	5,664
Net operating loss	6,431	8,348
ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember
ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance	4,892	5,664	2,625
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToCostAndExpense	1,009	1,471	3,920
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToOtherAccounts	(27)	63	1
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions	886	2,306	882
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Ending Balance	$ 4,988	$ 4,892	$ 5,664