General Dynamics (GD) 10-Q 23 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Document Type	'10-Q
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	29-Jun-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2
Trading Symbol	'GD
Entity Registrant Name	'GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key	'0000040533
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	334,315,950

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Products	$4,659	$4,838	$9,096	$9,229
Services	2,815	2,996	5,643	5,919
Revenues	7,474	7,834	14,739	15,148
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Products	3,637	3,805	7,102	7,279
Services	2,402	2,554	4,837	5,056
General and administrative (G&A)	486	514	977	1,009
Costs and Expenses, Total	6,525	6,873	12,916	13,344
Operating earnings	949	961	1,823	1,804
Interest, net	-24	-18	-46	-41
Other, net	0	0	1	0
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	925	943	1,778	1,763
Provision for income taxes, net	279	303	536	553
Earnings from Continuing Operations	646	640	1,242	1,210
Discontinued operations, net of tax	-105	0	-106	1
Net earnings	$541	$640	$1,136	$1,211
Basic:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$1.92	$1.82	$3.66	$3.45
Discontinued operations	($0.31)	$0	($0.31)	$0
Earnings per share	$1.61	$1.82	$3.35	$3.45
Diluted:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$1.88	$1.81	$3.60	$3.43
Discontinued operations	($0.30)	$0	($0.31)	$0
Earnings per share	$1.58	$1.81	$3.29	$3.43

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear1

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Statements Of Earnings (Parenthetical) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	($38)	$0	($39)	$3

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net earnings	$541	$640	$1,136	$1,211
Losses on cash flow hedges	-13	0	-9	-12
Unrealized gains on securities	3	3	6	7
Foreign currency translation adjustments	74	-66	9	-244
Change in retirement plans' funded status	55	104	116	204
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	119	41	122	-45
Provision for income tax, net	20	36	41	69
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	99	5	81	-114
Comprehensive income	$640	$645	$1,217	$1,097

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$3,841	$5,301
Accounts receivable	4,474	4,370
Contracts in process	4,934	4,780
Inventories	3,158	2,890
Other current assets	776	821
Total current assets	17,183	18,162
Noncurrent assets:	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,327	3,359
Intangible assets, net	983	1,044
Goodwill	11,927	11,932	[1]
Other assets	912	997
Total noncurrent assets	17,149	17,332
Total assets	34,332	35,494
Current liabilities:	'	'
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	501	1
Accounts payable	2,486	2,216
Customer advances and deposits	6,694	6,584
Other current liabilities	3,541	3,458
Total current liabilities	13,222	12,259
Noncurrent liabilities:	'	'
Long-term debt	3,409	3,908
Other liabilities	4,582	4,826
Commitments and contingencies (See Note L)	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	7,991	8,734
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	482	482
Surplus	2,415	2,226
Retained earnings	20,142	19,428
Treasury stock	-8,816	-6,450
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,104	-1,185
Total shareholders' equity	13,119	14,501
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$34,332	$35,494
[1]	Goodwill on December 31, 2013, in the Information Systems and Technology reporting unit is net of $1,994 of accumulated impairment losses.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Net earnings	$1,136		$1,211
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	191		186
Amortization of intangible assets	61		79
Stock-based compensation expense	64		61
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	-54		-16
Deferred income tax provision	64		47
Discontinued operations, net of taxes	106		-1
(Increase) decrease in assets, net of effects of business acquisitions:	'		'
Accounts receivable	-104		-102
Contracts in process	-130		-125
Inventories	-278		-161
Increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:	'		'
Accounts payable	270		-10
Customer advances and deposits	25		-54
Income taxes payable	188		50
Other current and noncurrent liabilities	-81		-149
Other, net	-164		71
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,294	[1]	1,087	[1]
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Capital expenditures	-162		-165
Other, net	17		4
Net cash used by investing activities	-145	[1]	-161	[1]
Cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Purchases of common stock	-2,691		-485
Proceeds from option exercises	415		212
Dividends paid	-411		-198
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	54		16
Net cash used by financing activities	-2,633	[1]	-455	[1]
Net cash (used) provided by discontinued operations	24		-10
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-1,460		461
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	5,301		3,296
Cash and equivalents at end of period	3,841		3,757
Cash payments for:	'		'
Income taxes	281		468
Interest	$44		$46
[1]	* Continuing operations only

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) Statement (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance, at Dec. 31, 2012	$11,390	$482	$1,988	$17,860	($6,165)	($2,775)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	1,211	0	0	'	0	0
Cash dividends declared	-394	0	0	-394	0	0
Stock-based awards	248	0	55	0	193	0
Shares purchased	-585	0	0	0	-585	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-114	0	0	0	0	-114
Balance, at Jun. 30, 2013	11,756	482	2,043	18,677	-6,557	-2,889
Balance, at Dec. 31, 2013	14,501	482	2,226	19,428	-6,450	-1,185
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	1,136	0	0	1,136	0	0
Cash dividends declared	-422	0	0	-422	0	0
Stock-based awards	514	0	189	0	325	0
Shares purchased	-2,691	0	0	0	-2,691	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	81	0	0	0	0	81
Balance, at Jun. 29, 2014	$13,119	$482	$2,415	$20,142	($8,816)	($1,104)

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Consolidation and Classification. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of General Dynamics Corporation and our wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. We eliminate all inter-company balances and transactions in the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Consistent with defense industry practice, we classify assets and liabilities related to long-term production contracts as current, even though some of these amounts may not be realized within one year.
	Interim Financial Statements. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These rules and regulations permit some of the information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to be condensed or omitted.
	Our fiscal quarters are 13 weeks in length. Because our fiscal year ends on December 31, the number of days in our first and fourth quarters varies slightly from year to year. Operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.
	The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations and financial condition for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014.
	These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been restated to reflect the results of operations of our axle business in discontinued operations (see further discussion below).
	Revenue Recognition. We account for revenues and earnings using the percentage-of-completion method. Under this method, contract costs and revenues are recognized as the work progresses, either as the products are produced or as services are rendered. We estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the loss in the quarter it is identified.
	We review and update our contract estimates regularly. We recognize changes in estimated profit on contracts under the reallocation method. Under the reallocation method, the impact of a revision in estimate is recognized prospectively over the remaining contract term. The net increase in our operating earnings (and on a per-share basis) from the favorable impact of revisions in contract estimates totaled $83 ($0.15) and $191 ($0.35) for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and $62 ($0.12) and $100 ($0.19) for the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014, respectively. While no revisions on any one contract were material to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, the amount decreased compared with the prior-year periods as 2013 included higher favorable revisions in contract estimates on several programs nearing completion in the Combat Systems and Information Systems and Technology groups.
	In the second quarter of 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-9 prescribes a single, common revenue standard that replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP. The standard outlines a five-step model, whereby revenue is recognized as performance obligations within a contract are satisfied. The standard also requires new, expanded disclosures regarding revenue recognition. ASU 2014-9 is effective in the first quarter of 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our consolidated financial statements.
	The required adoption of the ASU in 2017 will preclude our use of the reallocation method of recognizing revisions in estimated profit on contracts discussed above. Because changes in estimated profit will be recognized in the period they are identified (cumulative catch-up method), rather than prospectively over the remaining contract term, we expect that the impact of revisions of contract estimates may be larger and potentially more variable from period to period. Anticipated losses on contracts will continue to be recognized in the quarter they are identified.
	Discontinued Operations. In June 2014, we committed to a plan to sell our axle business in the Combat Systems group. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the business, including an allocation of goodwill, were reported as held for sale and included in other current assets and liabilities on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. When a business is held for sale, management is required to evaluate the net assets of the business for impairment based on its fair value less cost to sell. Based on this analysis, we recognized a $106 after-tax loss in the second quarter.
	In late 2013, we settled our litigation with the U.S. Navy related to a terminated contract in the company’s former tactical military aircraft business. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the Navy received a $198 credit that will be utilized over several years as the company renders design and construction services on the DDG-1000 program. This activity will be reported in net cash from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	Subsequent Events. We have evaluated material events and transactions that have occurred after June 29, 2014, and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that require adjustment to or disclosure in this Form 10-Q.

Acquisitions_Intangible_Assets

Acquisitions, Intangible Assets And Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions, Intangible Assets And Goodwill	'
	ACQUISITIONS, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
	We did not acquire any businesses in 2013 or 2014.
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the six months ended
	June 29, 2014, were as follows:
		Aerospace				Combat Systems				Marine Systems				Information Systems and Technology				Total Goodwill
	December 31, 2013 (a)	$	2,741			$	2,849			$	289			$	6,053			$	11,932
	Other (b)	(2		)		(5		)		—				2				(5		)
	June 29, 2014	$	2,739			$	2,844			$	289			$	6,055			$	11,927
	(a)Goodwill on December 31, 2013, in the Information Systems and Technology reporting unit is net of $1,994 of accumulated impairment losses.
	(b)Consists primarily of adjustments for foreign currency translation.
	Intangible assets consisted of the following:
		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount				Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
		December 31, 2013										June 29, 2014
	Contract and program intangible assets*	$	1,790		$	(1,189	)	$	601			$	1,629		$	(1,076	)	$	553
	Trade names and trademarks	507			(103		)	404				505			(111		)	394
	Technology and software	130			(92		)	38				130			(95		)	35
	Other intangible assets	155			(154		)	1				155			(154		)	1
	Total intangible assets	$	2,582		$	(1,538	)	$	1,044			$	2,419		$	(1,436	)	$	983
	* Consists of acquired backlog and probable follow-on work and related customer relationships. The decrease in the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of contract and program intangible assets from December 31, 2013, to June 29, 2014, is primarily due to the write-off of fully amortized assets in the Information Systems and Technology group.
	Amortization expense was $37 and $79 for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and $31 and $61 for the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014, respectively. We expect to record amortization expense of $121 in 2014.

Earnings_And_Dividends_Per_Sha

Earnings And Dividends Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings And Dividends Per Share	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Earnings per Share. We compute basic earnings per share (EPS) using net earnings for the period and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Basic weighted average shares outstanding have decreased throughout 2013 and 2014 due to share repurchases. Diluted EPS incorporates the additional shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and the release of restricted shares and restricted stock units (RSUs). Diluted EPS also includes contingently issuable shares associated with the settlement of our accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program that expires later in 2014. See Note J for additional details of our share repurchases and the ASR.
	Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2013	June 29, 2014	June 30, 2013	June 29, 2014
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	351,110	336,692	351,492	339,462
	Dilutive effect of other securities*	1,822	6,093	1,732	5,905
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	352,932	342,785	353,224	345,367
	* Excludes the following outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock and nonvested restricted stock/RSUs because the effect of including these securities would be antidilutive: 2013 - 16,484 and 2014 - 2,922.

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	'
	FAIR VALUE
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between marketplace participants. Various valuation approaches can be used to determine fair value, each requiring different valuation inputs. The following hierarchy classifies the inputs used to determine fair value into three levels:
	•	Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	•	Level 2 – inputs, other than quoted prices, observable by a marketplace participant either directly or indirectly; and
	•	Level 3 – unobservable inputs significant to the fair value measurement.
	We did not have any significant non-financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on December 31, 2013, or June 29, 2014, except for our assets held for sale (discussed in Note A) that were measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Our estimate of fair value considered the discounted projected cash flows of the underlying operations and an evaluation of market prices for similar assets.
	Our financial instruments include cash and equivalents and other investments; accounts receivable and accounts payable; short- and long-term debt; and derivative financial instruments. The carrying values of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate their fair value. The following tables present the fair values of our other financial assets and liabilities on December 31, 2013, and June 29, 2014, and the basis for determining their fair values:
		Carrying			Fair			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs
		Value			Value			(Level 1)		(Level 2) (a)
	Financial assets (liabilities) (b)	December 31, 2013
	Other investments	$	183		$	183		$	134	$	49
	Derivatives	10			10			—		10
	Long-term debt,	(3,909		)	(3,758		)	—		(3,758		)
	including current portion
		June 29, 2014
	Other investments	$	173		$	173		$	108	$	65
	Derivatives	9			9			—		9
	Long-term debt,	(3,910		)	(3,869		)	—		(3,869		)
	including current portion
	(a)Determined under a market approach using valuation models that incorporate observable inputs such as interest rates, bond yields and quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities.
	(b)We had no Level 3 financial instruments on December 31, 2013, or June 29, 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	Deferred Taxes. Our net deferred tax asset (liability) was included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in other assets and liabilities as follows:
		December 31, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Current deferred tax asset	$	35		$	34
	Current deferred tax liability	(300		)	(321		)
	Noncurrent deferred tax asset	462			373
	Noncurrent deferred tax liability	(135		)	(91		)
	Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	62		$	(5	)
	Tax Uncertainties. For all periods open to examination by tax authorities, we periodically assess our liabilities and contingencies based on the latest available information. Where we believe there is more than a 50 percent chance that our tax position will not be sustained, we record our best estimate of the resulting tax liability, including interest, in the Consolidated Financial Statements. We include any interest or penalties incurred in connection with income taxes as part of income tax expense.
	We participate in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Compliance Assurance Process, a real-time audit of our consolidated corporate federal income tax return. The IRS has examined our consolidated federal income tax returns through 2012. We do not expect the resolution of tax matters for open years to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows or effective tax rate.
	Based on all known facts and circumstances and current tax law, we believe the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits on June 29, 2014, is not material to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows, and if recognized, would not have a material impact on our effective tax rate. We further believe that there are no tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits will significantly vary over the next 12 months, producing, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

Contracts_In_Process

Contracts In Process	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Contractors [Abstract]	'
Contracts In Process	'
	CONTRACTS IN PROCESS
	Contracts in process represent recoverable costs and, where applicable, accrued profit related to long-term contracts that have been inventoried until the customer is billed, and consisted of the following:
		December 31, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Contract costs and estimated profits	$	7,961		$	8,013
	Other contract costs	1,178			1,100
		9,139			9,113
	Advances and progress payments	(4,359		)	(4,179		)
	Total contracts in process	$	4,780		$	4,934
	Contract costs consist primarily of labor, material, overhead and G&A expenses. Other contract costs represent amounts that are not currently allocable to government contracts, such as a portion of our estimated workers’ compensation obligations, other insurance-related assessments, pension and other post-retirement benefits and environmental expenses. These costs will become allocable to contracts generally after they are paid. We expect to recover these costs through ongoing business, including existing backlog and probable follow-on contracts. If the backlog in the future does not support the continued deferral of these costs, the profitability of our remaining contracts could be adversely affected.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	INVENTORIES
	Our inventories represent primarily business-jet components and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Work-in-process represents largely labor, material and overhead costs associated with aircraft in the manufacturing process and is based primarily on the estimated average unit cost of the units in a production lot. Raw materials are valued primarily on the first-in, first-out method. We record pre-owned aircraft acquired in connection with the sale of new aircraft at the lower of the trade-in value or the estimated net realizable value.
	Inventories consisted of the following:
		December 31, 2013		June 29, 2014
	Work in process	$	1,633	$	1,906
	Raw materials	1,210		1,181
	Finished goods	29		26
	Pre-owned aircraft	18		45
	Total inventories	$	2,890	$	3,158

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	DEBT
	Debt consisted of the following:
			December 31, 2013		June 29, 2014
	Fixed-rate notes due:	Interest Rate
	Jan-15	1.38%	$	500	$	500
	Jul-16	2.25%	500		500
	Nov-17	1.00%	896		896
	Jul-21	3.88%	499		499
	Nov-22	2.25%	991		992
	Nov-42	3.60%	498		498
	Other	Various	25		25
	Total debt		3,909		3,910
	Less current portion		1		501
	Long-term debt		$	3,908	$	3,409
	Our fixed-rate notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by several of our 100-percent-owned subsidiaries (see Note O for condensed consolidating financial statements). We have the option to redeem the notes prior to their maturity in whole or part for the principal plus any accrued but unpaid interest and applicable make-whole amounts. As we approach the maturity date of the fixed-rate notes due in January 2015, we will determine whether to repay these notes with cash on hand or refinance the obligation.
	On June 29, 2014, we had no commercial paper outstanding, but we maintain the ability to access the commercial paper market in the future. We have $2 billion in committed bank credit facilities that provide backup liquidity to our commercial paper program. These credit facilities include a $1 billion multi-year facility expiring in July 2016 and a $1 billion multi-year facility expiring in July 2018. These facilities are required by rating agencies to support our commercial paper issuances. We may renew or replace, in whole or part, these credit facilities at or prior to their expiration dates. Our commercial paper issuances and the bank credit facilities are guaranteed by several of our 100-percent-owned subsidiaries. In addition, we have approximately $280 in committed bank credit facilities to provide backup liquidity to our European businesses.
	Our financing arrangements contain a number of customary covenants and restrictions. We were in compliance with all material covenants on June 29, 2014.

Other_Liabilities

Other Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Liabilities	'
	OTHER LIABILITIES
	A summary of significant other liabilities by balance sheet caption follows:
		December 31, 2013		June 29, 2014
	Salaries and wages	$	801	$	698
	Workers' compensation	497		478
	Retirement benefits	303		304
	Deferred income taxes	300		321
	Income taxes payable	36		173
	Other (a)	1,521		1,567
	Total other current liabilities	$	3,458	$	3,541
	Retirement benefits	$	3,064	$	2,915
	Customer deposits on commercial contracts	677		592
	Deferred income taxes	135		91
	Other (b)	950		984
	Total other liabilities	$	4,826	$	4,582
	(a)Consists primarily of dividends payable, environmental remediation reserves, warranty reserves, liabilities of discontinued operations and insurance-related costs.
	(b)Consists primarily of liabilities for warranty reserves and workers' compensation and liabilities of discontinued operations.

Shareholders_Equity_Shareholde

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Dividends per Share. Dividends declared per share were $0.56 and $1.12 for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and $0.62 and $1.24 for the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014, respectively. Cash dividends paid were $198 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, and $213 and $411 for the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014. In advance of possible tax increases, we accelerated our first quarter 2013 dividend payments to December 2012.
	Share Repurchases. In the first six months of 2014, we repurchased approximately 25 million of our outstanding shares. Of this amount, 11.4 million shares were repurchased on January 24, 2014, for $1.2 billion under an ASR program facilitated through a financial institution. Our final cost of the ASR program will be determined based on the weighted-average daily market price of our stock during the term of the agreement, which expires later in 2014. On February 5, 2014, with shares from the prior authorization largely exhausted by the ASR program, the board of directors authorized management to repurchase 20 million additional shares of common stock on the open market. Subsequently, we repurchased an additional 13.6 million shares at an average price of $112 per share. On June 29, 2014, 6.4 million shares remain authorized by our board of directors for repurchase, approximately 2 percent of our total shares outstanding. We repurchased 7.6 million shares at an average price of $77 per share in the first six months of 2013.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. The changes, before tax and net of tax, in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) consisted of the following:
		Gains (losses) on Cash Flow Hedges			Unrealized Gains on Securities			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Changes in Retirement Plans’ Funded Status			AOCL
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	6		$	7		$	1,092		$	(3,880	)	$	(2,775	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax	(12		)	7			(244		)	204			(45		)
	Provision for income tax, net	4			(2		)	3			(74		)	(69		)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	(8		)	5			(241		)	130			(114		)
	Balance, June 30, 2013	$	(2	)	$	12		$	851		$	(3,750	)	$	(2,889	)
		Gains (losses) on Cash Flow Hedges			Unrealized Gains on Securities			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Changes in Retirement Plans’ Funded Status			AOCL
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	9		$	15		$	974		$	(2,183	)	$	(1,185	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax	(9		)	6			9			116			122
	Provision for income tax, net	3			(2		)	(1		)	(41		)	(41		)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	(6		)	4			8			75			81
	Balance, June 29, 2014	$	3		$	19		$	982		$	(2,108	)	$	(1,104	)
	Amounts reclassified out of AOCL related primarily to changes in retirement plans' funded status and consisted of recognized net actuarial losses (before tax) of $224 and $153 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014, respectively. This was partially offset by amortization of prior service credit (before tax) of $26 and $35 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014, respectively. These AOCL components are included in our net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit cost. See Note M for additional details.

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	'
	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	We are exposed to market risk, primarily from foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, commodity prices and investments. We may use derivative financial instruments to hedge some of these risks as described below. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
	Foreign Currency Risk. Our foreign currency exchange rate risk related to receipts from customers, payments to suppliers and inter-company transactions denominated in foreign currencies. To the extent possible, we include terms in our contracts that are designed to protect us from this risk. Otherwise, we enter into derivative financial instruments, principally foreign currency forward purchase and sale contracts, designed to offset and minimize our risk. The one-year average maturity of these instruments matches the duration of the activities that are at risk.
	Interest Rate Risk. Our financial instruments subject to interest rate risk include fixed-rate long-term debt obligations and variable-rate commercial paper. However, the risk associated with these instruments is not material.
	Commodity Price Risk. We are subject to risk of rising labor and commodity prices, primarily on long-term fixed-price contracts. To the extent possible, we include terms in our contracts that are designed to protect us from this risk. Some of the protective terms included in our contracts are considered derivatives but are not accounted for separately because they are clearly and closely related to the host contract. We have not entered into any material commodity hedging contracts but may do so as circumstances warrant. We do not believe that changes in labor or commodity prices will have a material impact on our results of operations or cash flows.
	Investment Risk. Our investment policy allows for purchases of fixed-income securities with an investment-grade rating and a maximum maturity of up to five years. On June 29, 2014, we held $3.8 billion in cash and equivalents, but held no marketable securities.
	Hedging Activities. We had $1.7 billion in notional forward exchange contracts outstanding on December 31, 2013, and $1.4 billion on June 29, 2014. We recognize derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value (see Note D).
	We record changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments in operating costs and expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings or in other comprehensive loss (OCL) within the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income depending on whether the derivative is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. Gains and losses related to derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges are deferred in OCL until the underlying transaction is reflected in earnings. We adjust derivative financial instruments not designated as cash flow hedges to market value each period and record the gain or loss in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The gains and losses on these instruments generally offset losses and gains on the assets, liabilities and other transactions being hedged. Gains and losses resulting from hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all derivative financial instruments, regardless of designation.
	Net gains and losses recognized in earnings and OCL, including gains and losses related to hedge ineffectiveness, were not material to our results of operations for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014. We do not expect the amount of gains and losses in OCL that will be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months to be material.
	We had no material derivative financial instruments designated as fair value or net investment hedges on December 31, 2013, or June 29, 2014.
	Foreign Currency Financial Statement Translation. We translate foreign currency balance sheets from our international businesses' functional currency (generally the respective local currency) to U.S. dollars at the end-of-period exchange rates, and statements of earnings at the average exchange rates for each period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are a component of OCL.
	We do not hedge the fluctuation in reported revenues and earnings resulting from the translation of these international operations' results into U.S. dollars. The impact of translating our international operations’ revenues and earnings into U.S. dollars was not material to our results of operations for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, or June 29, 2014. In addition, the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on non-U.S. cash balances was not material in the first six months of either 2013 or 2014.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Litigation
	Various claims and other legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of business are pending or threatened against us. These matters relate to such issues as government investigations and claims, the protection of the environment, asbestos-related claims and employee-related matters. The nature of litigation is such that we cannot predict the outcome of these matters. However, based on information currently available, we believe any potential liabilities in these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
	Environmental
	We are subject to and affected by a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations. We are directly or indirectly involved in environmental investigations or remediation at some of our current and former facilities and third-party sites that we do not own but where we have been designated a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or a state environmental agency. Based on historical experience, we expect that a significant percentage of the total remediation and compliance costs associated with these facilities will continue to be allowable contract costs and, therefore, recoverable under U.S. government contracts.
	As required, we provide financial assurance for certain sites undergoing or subject to investigation or remediation. We accrue environmental costs when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Where applicable, we seek insurance recovery for costs related to environmental liabilities. We do not record insurance recoveries before collection is considered probable. Based on all known facts and analyses, we do not believe that our liability at any individual site, or in the aggregate, arising from such environmental conditions, will be material to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. We also do not believe that the range of reasonably possible additional loss beyond what has been recorded would be material to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
	Other
	Portugal Program. In 2012, the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense notified our Combat Systems group's European Land Systems business that it was terminating the contract to provide 260 Pandur vehicles based on an alleged breach of contract. Subsequently, the customer drew $75 from bank guarantees for the contract. We have asserted that we are not in breach of the contract and that the termination of the contract was invalid, and we are currently in arbitration with the customer. As of June 29, 2014, we had approximately $145 outstanding under a bank guarantee for the program's offset requirements. The bank guarantee could be drawn upon by the customer through 2014.
	Government Contracts. As a government contractor, we are subject to U.S. government audits and investigations relating to our operations, including claims for fines, penalties, and compensatory and treble damages. We believe the outcome of such ongoing government disputes and investigations will not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
	In the performance of our contracts, we routinely request contract modifications that require additional funding from the customer. Most often, these requests are due to customer-directed changes in scope of work. While we are entitled to recovery of these costs under our contracts, the administrative process with our customer may be protracted. Based upon the circumstances, we periodically file claims or requests for equitable adjustment (REAs). In some cases, these requests are disputed by our customer. We believe our outstanding modifications and other claims will be resolved without material impact to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
	Letters of Credit and Guarantees. In the ordinary course of business, we have entered into letters of credit, bank guarantees, surety bonds and other similar arrangements with financial institutions and insurance carriers totaling approximately $1.1 billion on June 29, 2014. In addition, from time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we contractually guarantee the payment or performance obligations of our subsidiaries arising under certain contracts.
	Aircraft Trade-ins. In connection with orders for new aircraft in funded contract backlog, our Aerospace group has outstanding options with some customers to trade in aircraft as partial consideration in their new-aircraft transaction. These trade-in commitments are structured to establish the fair market value of the trade-in aircraft at a date generally 120 or fewer days preceding delivery of the new aircraft to the customer. At that time, the customer is required to either exercise the option or allow its expiration. Any excess of the pre-established trade-in price above the fair market value at the time the new aircraft is delivered is treated as a reduction of revenue in the new-aircraft sales transaction.
	Product Warranties. We provide warranties to our customers associated with certain product sales. We record estimated warranty costs in the period in which the related products are delivered. The warranty liability recorded at each balance sheet date is generally based on the number of months of warranty coverage remaining for products delivered and the average historical monthly warranty payments. Warranty obligations incurred in connection with long-term production contracts are accounted for within the contract estimates at completion. Our other warranty obligations, primarily for business-jet aircraft, are included in other current and noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The changes in the carrying amount of warranty liabilities for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014, were as follows:
	Six Months Ended	June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Beginning balance	$	316		$	354
	Warranty expense	52			62
	Payments	(29		)	(29		)
	Ending balance	$	339		$	387

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Plans	'
	RETIREMENT PLANS
	We provide defined-contribution benefits, as well as defined-benefit pension and other post-retirement benefits, to eligible employees.
	Net periodic cost associated with our defined-benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014, consisted of the following:
		Pension Benefits						Other Post-retirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended	June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014			June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Service cost	$	80		$	48		$	4		$	3
	Interest cost	124			133			13			13
	Expected return on plan assets	(148		)	(164		)	(7		)	(8		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	106			74			6			3
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	(15		)	(17		)	2			(1		)
	Net periodic cost	$	147		$	74		$	18		$	10
		Pension Benefits						Other Post-retirement Benefits
	Six Months Ended	June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014			June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Service cost	$	160		$	96		$	8		$	6
	Interest cost	248			266			26			26
	Expected return on plan assets	(296		)	(328		)	(14		)	(16		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	212			148			12			5
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	(30		)	(34		)	4			(1		)
	Net periodic cost	$	294		$	148		$	36		$	20
	Our contractual arrangements with the U.S. government provide for the recovery of contributions to our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans covering employees working in our defense business groups. For non-funded plans, our government contracts allow us to recover claims paid. Following payment, these recoverable amounts are allocated to contracts and billed to the customer in accordance with the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and specific contractual terms. For some of these plans, the cumulative pension and post-retirement benefit cost exceeds the amount currently allocable to contracts. To the extent recovery of the cost is considered probable based on our backlog and probable follow-on contracts, we defer the excess in contracts in process on the Consolidated Balance Sheets until the cost is allocable to contracts. See Note F for discussion of our deferred contract costs. For other plans, the amount allocated to contracts and included in revenues has exceeded the plans’ cumulative benefit cost. We have deferred recognition of these excess earnings to provide a better matching of revenues and expenses. These deferrals have been classified against the plan assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	In 2011, changes were made to the CAS to harmonize the regulations with the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA). For certain contracts awarded prior to February 27, 2012, we are entitled to recover additional pension costs from our customers resulting from the CAS harmonization with the PPA. We submitted REAs of approximately $165 for these contracts in 2012. These REAs remained outstanding on June 29, 2014, and are subject to negotiation with our customer, the U.S. Department of Defense.

Business_Group_Information

Business Group Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Group Information	'
	BUSINESS GROUP INFORMATION
	We operate in four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems and Information Systems and Technology. We organize our business groups in accordance with the nature of products and services offered. These business groups derive their revenues from business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; military and commercial shipbuilding and related services; and communication and information technology systems and solutions, respectively. We measure each group’s profit based on operating earnings. As a result, we do not allocate net interest, other income and expense items, and income taxes to our business groups.
	Summary financial information for each of our business groups follows:
		Revenues				Operating Earnings
	Three Months Ended	June 30, 2013		June 29, 2014		June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Aerospace	$	2,053	$	1,995	$	389		$	384
	Combat Systems	1,472		1,465		219			220
	Marine Systems	1,759		1,851		178			174
	Information Systems and Technology	2,550		2,163		198			188
	Corporate*	—		—		(23		)	(17		)
		$	7,834	$	7,474	$	961		$	949
		Revenues				Operating Earnings
	Six Months Ended	June 30, 2013		June 29, 2014		June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Aerospace	$	3,831	$	4,120	$	699		$	788
	Combat Systems	2,935		2,723		430			359
	Marine Systems	3,385		3,452		337			340
	Information Systems and Technology	4,997		4,444		383			371
	Corporate*	—		—		(45		)	(35		)
		$	15,148	$	14,739	$	1,804		$	1,823
	*Corporate operating results consist primarily of stock option expense.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	The fixed-rate notes described in Note H are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured, joint and several basis by certain of our 100-percent-owned subsidiaries (the guarantors). The following condensed consolidating financial statements illustrate the composition of the parent, the guarantors on a combined basis (each guarantor together with its majority-owned subsidiaries) and all other subsidiaries on a combined basis.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
					on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
					Combined			on a
					Basis			Combined
								Basis
	Revenues	$	—		$	6,932		$	902		$	—		$	7,834
	Cost of sales	3			5,604			752			—			6,359
	G&A	19			411			84			—			514
	Operating earnings	(22		)	917			66			—			961
	Interest, net	(23		)	5			—			—			(18		)
	Other, net	(1		)	—			1			—			—
	Earnings before income taxes	(46		)	922			67			—			943
	Provision for income taxes	(11		)	283			31			—			303
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	675			—			—			(675		)	—
	Net earnings	$	640		$	639		$	36		$	(675	)	$	640
	Comprehensive income	$	645		$	637		$	(20	)	$	(617	)	$	645
	Three Months Ended June 29, 2014
	Revenues	$	—		$	6,437		$	1,037		$	—		$	7,474
	Cost of sales	3			5,231			805			—			6,039
	G&A	14			401			71			—			486
	Operating earnings	(17		)	805			161			—			949
	Interest, net	(25		)	—			1			—			(24		)
	Other, net	(2		)	4			(2		)	—			—
	Earnings before income taxes	(44		)	809			160			—			925
	Provision for income taxes	(14		)	270			23			—			279
	Discontinued operations, net of taxes	(105		)	—			—			—			(105		)
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	676			—			—			(676		)	—
	Net earnings	$	541		$	539		$	137		$	(676	)	$	541
	Comprehensive income	$	640		$	540		$	200		$	(740	)	$	640
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
					on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
					Combined			on a
					Basis			Combined
								Basis
	Revenues	$	—		$	13,320		$	1,828		$	—		$	15,148
	Cost of sales	6			10,830			1,499			—			12,335
	G&A	39			816			154			—			1,009
	Operating earnings	(45		)	1,674			175			—			1,804
	Interest, net	(46		)	4			1			—			(41		)
	Other, net	(1		)	1			—			—			—
	Earnings before income taxes	(92		)	1,679			176			—			1,763
	Provision for income taxes	(20		)	513			60			—			553
	Discontinued operations, net of tax	1			—			—						1
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	1,282			—			—			(1,282		)	—
	Net earnings	$	1,211		$	1,166		$	116		$	(1,282	)	$	1,211
	Comprehensive income	$	1,097		$	1,185		$	(143	)	$	(1,042	)	$	1,097
	Six Months Ended June 29, 2014
	Revenues	$	—		$	12,830		$	1,909		$	—		$	14,739
	Cost of sales	9			10,429			1,501			—			11,939
	G&A	28			769			180			—			977
	Operating earnings	(37		)	1,632			228			—			1,823
	Interest, net	(47		)	—			1			—			(46		)
	Other, net	(2		)	4			(1		)	—			1
	Earnings before income taxes	(86		)	1,636			228			—			1,778
	Provision for income taxes	(23		)	520			39			—			536
	Discontinued operations, net of taxes	(106		)	—			—			—			(106		)
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	1,305			—			—			(1,305		)	—
	Net earnings	$	1,136		$	1,116		$	189		$	(1,305	)	$	1,136
	Comprehensive income	$	1,217		$	1,111		$	205		$	(1,316	)	$	1,217
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
December 31, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
				on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
				Combined			on a
				Basis			Combined
							Basis
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	4,179		$	—		$	1,122		$	—		$	5,301
Accounts receivable	—			1,451			2,919			—			4,370
Contracts in process	571			3,124			1,085			—			4,780
Inventories
Work in process	—			1,623			10			—			1,633
Raw materials	—			1,172			38			—			1,210
Finished goods	—			24			5			—			29
Pre-owned aircraft	—			18			—			—			18
Other current assets	424			203			194			—			821
Total current assets	5,174			7,615			5,373			—			18,162
Noncurrent assets:
Property, plant and equipment	156			5,827			1,169			—			7,152
Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	(64		)	(3,062		)	(667		)	—			(3,793		)
Intangible assets	—			1,614			968			—			2,582
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	—			(1,111		)	(427		)	—			(1,538		)
Goodwill	—			8,041			3,891			—			11,932
Other assets	600			483			398			(484		)	997
Investment in subsidiaries	35,071			—			—			(35,071		)	—
Total noncurrent assets	35,763			11,792			5,332			(35,555		)	17,332
Total assets	$	40,937		$	19,407		$	10,705		$	(35,555	)	$	35,494
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Customer advances and deposits	$	—		$	3,493		$	3,091		$	—		$	6,584
Other current liabilities	868			3,644			1,163			—			5,675
Total current liabilities	868			7,137			4,254			—			12,259
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	3,883			25			—			—			3,908
Other liabilities	2,333			2,007			486			—			4,826
Total noncurrent liabilities	6,216			2,032			486			—			8,734
Intercompany	19,352			(19,697		)	345			—			—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	482			6			3,570			(3,576		)	482
Other shareholders' equity	14,019			29,929			2,050			(31,979		)	14,019
Total shareholders' equity	14,501			29,935			5,620			(35,555		)	14,501
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	40,937		$	19,407		$	10,705		$	(35,555	)	$	35,494
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 29, 2014	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
				on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
				Combined			on a
				Basis			Combined
							Basis
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	2,882		$	—		$	959		$	—		$	3,841
Accounts receivable	—			1,340			3,134			—			4,474
Contracts in process	524			2,974			1,436			—			4,934
Inventories
Work in process	—			1,895			11			—			1,906
Raw materials	—			1,148			33			—			1,181
Finished goods	—			17			9			—			26
Pre-owned aircraft	—			45			—			—			45
Other current assets	262			304			210			—			776
Total current assets	3,668			7,723			5,792			—			17,183
Noncurrent assets:
Property, plant and equipment	155			5,944			1,184			—			7,283
Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	(67		)	(3,196		)	(693		)	—			(3,956		)
Intangible assets	—			1,451			968			—			2,419
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	—			(995		)	(441		)	—			(1,436		)
Goodwill	—			7,992			3,935			—			11,927
Other assets	533			400			330			(351		)	912
Investment in subsidiaries	36,489			—			—			(36,489		)	—
Total noncurrent assets	37,110			11,596			5,283			(36,840		)	17,149
Total assets	$	40,778		$	19,319		$	11,075		$	(36,840	)	$	34,332
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	500		$	1		$	—		$	—		$	501
Customer advances and deposits	—			3,503			3,191			—			6,694
Other current liabilities	1,090			3,559			1,378			—			6,027
Total current liabilities	1,590			7,063			4,569			—			13,222
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	3,385			24			—			—			3,409
Other liabilities	2,122			2,027			433			—			4,582
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,507			2,051			433			—			7,991
Intercompany	20,562			(20,761		)	199			—			—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	482			6			2,043			(2,049		)	482
Other shareholders' equity	12,637			30,960			3,831			(34,791		)	12,637
Total shareholders' equity	13,119			30,966			5,874			(36,840		)	13,119
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	40,778		$	19,319		$	11,075		$	(36,840	)	$	34,332
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
				on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
				Combined			on a
				Basis			Combined
							Basis
Net cash provided by operating activities *	$	(36	)	$	1,182		$	(59	)	$	—		$	1,087
Net cash used by investing activities *	2			(147		)	(16		)	—			(161		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of common stock	(485		)	—			—			—			(485		)
Other, net	30			—			—			—			30
Net cash used by financing activities *	(455		)	—			—			—			(455		)
Net cash used by discontinued operations	(10		)	—			—			—			(10		)
Cash sweep/funding by parent	943			(1,035		)	92			—			—
Net increase in cash and equivalents	444			—			17			—			461
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	2,300			—			996			—			3,296
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	2,744		$	—		$	1,013		$	—		$	3,757
Six Months Ended June 29, 2014
Net cash provided by operating activities *	$	187		$	1,197		$	(90	)	$	—		$	1,294
Net cash used by investing activities *	1			(132		)	(14		)	—			(145		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of common stock	(2,691		)	—			—			—			(2,691		)
Proceeds from option exercises	415			—			—			—			415
Dividends paid	(411		)	—			—			—			(411		)
Other, net	54			—			—			—			54
Net cash used by financing activities *	(2,633		)	—			—			—			(2,633		)
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	24			—			—			—			24
Cash sweep/funding by parent	1,124			(1,065		)	(59		)	—			—
Net decrease in cash and equivalents	(1,297		)	—			(163		)	—			(1,460		)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	4,179			—			1,122			—			5,301
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	2,882		$	—		$	959		$	—		$	3,841
* Continuing operations only

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Consolidation and Classification	'
	Basis of Consolidation and Classification. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of General Dynamics Corporation and our wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. We eliminate all inter-company balances and transactions in the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Consistent with defense industry practice, we classify assets and liabilities related to long-term production contracts as current, even though some of these amounts may not be realized within one year.
Interim Financial Statements	'
	Interim Financial Statements. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These rules and regulations permit some of the information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to be condensed or omitted.
	Our fiscal quarters are 13 weeks in length. Because our fiscal year ends on December 31, the number of days in our first and fourth quarters varies slightly from year to year. Operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.
	The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations and financial condition for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014.
	These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been restated to reflect the results of operations of our axle business in discontinued operations (see further discussion below).
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition. We account for revenues and earnings using the percentage-of-completion method. Under this method, contract costs and revenues are recognized as the work progresses, either as the products are produced or as services are rendered. We estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the loss in the quarter it is identified.
	We review and update our contract estimates regularly. We recognize changes in estimated profit on contracts under the reallocation method. Under the reallocation method, the impact of a revision in estimate is recognized prospectively over the remaining contract term. The net increase in our operating earnings (and on a per-share basis) from the favorable impact of revisions in contract estimates totaled $83 ($0.15) and $191 ($0.35) for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and $62 ($0.12) and $100 ($0.19) for the three- and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014, respectively. While no revisions on any one contract were material to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, the amount decreased compared with the prior-year periods as 2013 included higher favorable revisions in contract estimates on several programs nearing completion in the Combat Systems and Information Systems and Technology groups.
	In the second quarter of 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-9 prescribes a single, common revenue standard that replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP. The standard outlines a five-step model, whereby revenue is recognized as performance obligations within a contract are satisfied. The standard also requires new, expanded disclosures regarding revenue recognition. ASU 2014-9 is effective in the first quarter of 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our consolidated financial statements.
	The required adoption of the ASU in 2017 will preclude our use of the reallocation method of recognizing revisions in estimated profit on contracts discussed above. Because changes in estimated profit will be recognized in the period they are identified (cumulative catch-up method), rather than prospectively over the remaining contract term, we expect that the impact of revisions of contract estimates may be larger and potentially more variable from period to period. Anticipated losses on contracts will continue to be recognized in the quarter they are identified.
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations. In June 2014, we committed to a plan to sell our axle business in the Combat Systems group. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the business, including an allocation of goodwill, were reported as held for sale and included in other current assets and liabilities on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. When a business is held for sale, management is required to evaluate the net assets of the business for impairment based on its fair value less cost to sell. Based on this analysis, we recognized a $106 after-tax loss in the second quarter.
	In late 2013, we settled our litigation with the U.S. Navy related to a terminated contract in the company’s former tactical military aircraft business. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the Navy received a $198 credit that will be utilized over several years as the company renders design and construction services on the DDG-1000 program. This activity will be reported in net cash from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events. We have evaluated material events and transactions that have occurred after June 29, 2014, and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that require adjustment to or disclosure in this Form 10-Q.

Acquisitions_Intangible_Assets1

Acquisitions, Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Reporting Unit	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the six months ended
	June 29, 2014, were as follows:
		Aerospace				Combat Systems				Marine Systems				Information Systems and Technology				Total Goodwill
	December 31, 2013 (a)	$	2,741			$	2,849			$	289			$	6,053			$	11,932
	Other (b)	(2		)		(5		)		—				2				(5		)
	June 29, 2014	$	2,739			$	2,844			$	289			$	6,055			$	11,927
	(a)Goodwill on December 31, 2013, in the Information Systems and Technology reporting unit is net of $1,994 of accumulated impairment losses.
	(b)Consists primarily of adjustments for foreign currency translation.
Intangible assets	'
	Intangible assets consisted of the following:
		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount				Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
		December 31, 2013										June 29, 2014
	Contract and program intangible assets*	$	1,790		$	(1,189	)	$	601			$	1,629		$	(1,076	)	$	553
	Trade names and trademarks	507			(103		)	404				505			(111		)	394
	Technology and software	130			(92		)	38				130			(95		)	35
	Other intangible assets	155			(154		)	1				155			(154		)	1
	Total intangible assets	$	2,582		$	(1,538	)	$	1,044			$	2,419		$	(1,436	)	$	983
	* Consists of acquired backlog and probable follow-on work and related customer relationships. The decrease in the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of contract and program intangible assets from December 31, 2013, to June 29, 2014, is primarily due to the write-off of fully amortized assets in the Information Systems and Technology group.

Earnings_And_Dividends_Per_Sha1

Earnings And Dividends Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	'
	Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2013	June 29, 2014	June 30, 2013	June 29, 2014
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	351,110	336,692	351,492	339,462
	Dilutive effect of other securities*	1,822	6,093	1,732	5,905
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	352,932	342,785	353,224	345,367
	* Excludes the following outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock and nonvested restricted stock/RSUs because the effect of including these securities would be antidilutive: 2013 - 16,484 and 2014 - 2,922.

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Carrying And Fair Values Of Other Financial Assets And Liabilities	'
	The following tables present the fair values of our other financial assets and liabilities on December 31, 2013, and June 29, 2014, and the basis for determining their fair values:
		Carrying			Fair			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs
		Value			Value			(Level 1)		(Level 2) (a)
	Financial assets (liabilities) (b)	December 31, 2013
	Other investments	$	183		$	183		$	134	$	49
	Derivatives	10			10			—		10
	Long-term debt,	(3,909		)	(3,758		)	—		(3,758		)
	including current portion
		June 29, 2014
	Other investments	$	173		$	173		$	108	$	65
	Derivatives	9			9			—		9
	Long-term debt,	(3,910		)	(3,869		)	—		(3,869		)
	including current portion
	(a)Determined under a market approach using valuation models that incorporate observable inputs such as interest rates, bond yields and quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities.
	(b)We had no Level 3 financial instruments on December 31, 2013, or June 29, 2014.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Deferred Taxes. Our net deferred tax asset (liability) was included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in other assets and liabilities as follows:
		December 31, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Current deferred tax asset	$	35		$	34
	Current deferred tax liability	(300		)	(321		)
	Noncurrent deferred tax asset	462			373
	Noncurrent deferred tax liability	(135		)	(91		)
	Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	62		$	(5	)

Contracts_In_Process_Tables

Contracts In Process (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Contractors [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Contracts In Process	'
	Contracts in process represent recoverable costs and, where applicable, accrued profit related to long-term contracts that have been inventoried until the customer is billed, and consisted of the following:
		December 31, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Contract costs and estimated profits	$	7,961		$	8,013
	Other contract costs	1,178			1,100
		9,139			9,113
	Advances and progress payments	(4,359		)	(4,179		)
	Total contracts in process	$	4,780		$	4,934

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Inventories	'
	Inventories consisted of the following:
		December 31, 2013		June 29, 2014
	Work in process	$	1,633	$	1,906
	Raw materials	1,210		1,181
	Finished goods	29		26
	Pre-owned aircraft	18		45
	Total inventories	$	2,890	$	3,158

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Debt	'
	Debt consisted of the following:
			December 31, 2013		June 29, 2014
	Fixed-rate notes due:	Interest Rate
	Jan-15	1.38%	$	500	$	500
	Jul-16	2.25%	500		500
	Nov-17	1.00%	896		896
	Jul-21	3.88%	499		499
	Nov-22	2.25%	991		992
	Nov-42	3.60%	498		498
	Other	Various	25		25
	Total debt		3,909		3,910
	Less current portion		1		501
	Long-term debt		$	3,908	$	3,409

Other_Liabilities_Tables

Other Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Other Liabilities By Balance Sheet Caption	'
	A summary of significant other liabilities by balance sheet caption follows:
		December 31, 2013		June 29, 2014
	Salaries and wages	$	801	$	698
	Workers' compensation	497		478
	Retirement benefits	303		304
	Deferred income taxes	300		321
	Income taxes payable	36		173
	Other (a)	1,521		1,567
	Total other current liabilities	$	3,458	$	3,541
	Retirement benefits	$	3,064	$	2,915
	Customer deposits on commercial contracts	677		592
	Deferred income taxes	135		91
	Other (b)	950		984
	Total other liabilities	$	4,826	$	4,582
	(a)Consists primarily of dividends payable, environmental remediation reserves, warranty reserves, liabilities of discontinued operations and insurance-related costs.
	(b)Consists primarily of liabilities for warranty reserves and workers' compensation and liabilities of discontinued operations.

Shareholders_Equity_Shareholde1

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The changes, before tax and net of tax, in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) consisted of the following:
		Gains (losses) on Cash Flow Hedges			Unrealized Gains on Securities			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Changes in Retirement Plans’ Funded Status			AOCL
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	6		$	7		$	1,092		$	(3,880	)	$	(2,775	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax	(12		)	7			(244		)	204			(45		)
	Provision for income tax, net	4			(2		)	3			(74		)	(69		)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	(8		)	5			(241		)	130			(114		)
	Balance, June 30, 2013	$	(2	)	$	12		$	851		$	(3,750	)	$	(2,889	)
		Gains (losses) on Cash Flow Hedges			Unrealized Gains on Securities			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Changes in Retirement Plans’ Funded Status			AOCL
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	9		$	15		$	974		$	(2,183	)	$	(1,185	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax	(9		)	6			9			116			122
	Provision for income tax, net	3			(2		)	(1		)	(41		)	(41		)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	(6		)	4			8			75			81
	Balance, June 29, 2014	$	3		$	19		$	982		$	(2,108	)	$	(1,104	)

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Warranty Liabilities	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of warranty liabilities for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014, were as follows:
	Six Months Ended	June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Beginning balance	$	316		$	354
	Warranty expense	52			62
	Payments	(29		)	(29		)
	Ending balance	$	339		$	387

Retirement_Plans_Tables

Retirement Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Net Periodic Cost Associated With Defined-Benefit Pension And Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	'
	Net periodic cost associated with our defined-benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013, and June 29, 2014, consisted of the following:
		Pension Benefits						Other Post-retirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended	June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014			June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Service cost	$	80		$	48		$	4		$	3
	Interest cost	124			133			13			13
	Expected return on plan assets	(148		)	(164		)	(7		)	(8		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	106			74			6			3
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	(15		)	(17		)	2			(1		)
	Net periodic cost	$	147		$	74		$	18		$	10
		Pension Benefits						Other Post-retirement Benefits
	Six Months Ended	June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014			June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Service cost	$	160		$	96		$	8		$	6
	Interest cost	248			266			26			26
	Expected return on plan assets	(296		)	(328		)	(14		)	(16		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	212			148			12			5
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	(30		)	(34		)	4			(1		)
	Net periodic cost	$	294		$	148		$	36		$	20

Business_Group_Information_Tab

Business Group Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Financial Information For Each Of Our Business Groups	'
	Summary financial information for each of our business groups follows:
		Revenues				Operating Earnings
	Three Months Ended	June 30, 2013		June 29, 2014		June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Aerospace	$	2,053	$	1,995	$	389		$	384
	Combat Systems	1,472		1,465		219			220
	Marine Systems	1,759		1,851		178			174
	Information Systems and Technology	2,550		2,163		198			188
	Corporate*	—		—		(23		)	(17		)
		$	7,834	$	7,474	$	961		$	949
		Revenues				Operating Earnings
	Six Months Ended	June 30, 2013		June 29, 2014		June 30, 2013			June 29, 2014
	Aerospace	$	3,831	$	4,120	$	699		$	788
	Combat Systems	2,935		2,723		430			359
	Marine Systems	3,385		3,452		337			340
	Information Systems and Technology	4,997		4,444		383			371
	Corporate*	—		—		(45		)	(35		)
		$	15,148	$	14,739	$	1,804		$	1,823
	*Corporate operating results consist primarily of stock option expense.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
					on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
					Combined			on a
					Basis			Combined
								Basis
	Revenues	$	—		$	6,932		$	902		$	—		$	7,834
	Cost of sales	3			5,604			752			—			6,359
	G&A	19			411			84			—			514
	Operating earnings	(22		)	917			66			—			961
	Interest, net	(23		)	5			—			—			(18		)
	Other, net	(1		)	—			1			—			—
	Earnings before income taxes	(46		)	922			67			—			943
	Provision for income taxes	(11		)	283			31			—			303
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	675			—			—			(675		)	—
	Net earnings	$	640		$	639		$	36		$	(675	)	$	640
	Comprehensive income	$	645		$	637		$	(20	)	$	(617	)	$	645
	Three Months Ended June 29, 2014
	Revenues	$	—		$	6,437		$	1,037		$	—		$	7,474
	Cost of sales	3			5,231			805			—			6,039
	G&A	14			401			71			—			486
	Operating earnings	(17		)	805			161			—			949
	Interest, net	(25		)	—			1			—			(24		)
	Other, net	(2		)	4			(2		)	—			—
	Earnings before income taxes	(44		)	809			160			—			925
	Provision for income taxes	(14		)	270			23			—			279
	Discontinued operations, net of taxes	(105		)	—			—			—			(105		)
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	676			—			—			(676		)	—
	Net earnings	$	541		$	539		$	137		$	(676	)	$	541
	Comprehensive income	$	640		$	540		$	200		$	(740	)	$	640
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
					on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
					Combined			on a
					Basis			Combined
								Basis
	Revenues	$	—		$	13,320		$	1,828		$	—		$	15,148
	Cost of sales	6			10,830			1,499			—			12,335
	G&A	39			816			154			—			1,009
	Operating earnings	(45		)	1,674			175			—			1,804
	Interest, net	(46		)	4			1			—			(41		)
	Other, net	(1		)	1			—			—			—
	Earnings before income taxes	(92		)	1,679			176			—			1,763
	Provision for income taxes	(20		)	513			60			—			553
	Discontinued operations, net of tax	1			—			—						1
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	1,282			—			—			(1,282		)	—
	Net earnings	$	1,211		$	1,166		$	116		$	(1,282	)	$	1,211
	Comprehensive income	$	1,097		$	1,185		$	(143	)	$	(1,042	)	$	1,097
	Six Months Ended June 29, 2014
	Revenues	$	—		$	12,830		$	1,909		$	—		$	14,739
	Cost of sales	9			10,429			1,501			—			11,939
	G&A	28			769			180			—			977
	Operating earnings	(37		)	1,632			228			—			1,823
	Interest, net	(47		)	—			1			—			(46		)
	Other, net	(2		)	4			(1		)	—			1
	Earnings before income taxes	(86		)	1,636			228			—			1,778
	Provision for income taxes	(23		)	520			39			—			536
	Discontinued operations, net of taxes	(106		)	—			—			—			(106		)
	Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	1,305			—			—			(1,305		)	—
	Net earnings	$	1,136		$	1,116		$	189		$	(1,305	)	$	1,136
	Comprehensive income	$	1,217		$	1,111		$	205		$	(1,316	)	$	1,217
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	December 31, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
					on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
					Combined			on a
					Basis			Combined
								Basis
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and equivalents	$	4,179		$	—		$	1,122		$	—		$	5,301
	Accounts receivable	—			1,451			2,919			—			4,370
	Contracts in process	571			3,124			1,085			—			4,780
	Inventories
	Work in process	—			1,623			10			—			1,633
	Raw materials	—			1,172			38			—			1,210
	Finished goods	—			24			5			—			29
	Pre-owned aircraft	—			18			—			—			18
	Other current assets	424			203			194			—			821
	Total current assets	5,174			7,615			5,373			—			18,162
	Noncurrent assets:
	Property, plant and equipment	156			5,827			1,169			—			7,152
	Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	(64		)	(3,062		)	(667		)	—			(3,793		)
	Intangible assets	—			1,614			968			—			2,582
	Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	—			(1,111		)	(427		)	—			(1,538		)
	Goodwill	—			8,041			3,891			—			11,932
	Other assets	600			483			398			(484		)	997
	Investment in subsidiaries	35,071			—			—			(35,071		)	—
	Total noncurrent assets	35,763			11,792			5,332			(35,555		)	17,332
	Total assets	$	40,937		$	19,407		$	10,705		$	(35,555	)	$	35,494
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Customer advances and deposits	$	—		$	3,493		$	3,091		$	—		$	6,584
	Other current liabilities	868			3,644			1,163			—			5,675
	Total current liabilities	868			7,137			4,254			—			12,259
	Noncurrent liabilities:
	Long-term debt	3,883			25			—			—			3,908
	Other liabilities	2,333			2,007			486			—			4,826
	Total noncurrent liabilities	6,216			2,032			486			—			8,734
	Intercompany	19,352			(19,697		)	345			—			—
	Shareholders' equity:
	Common stock	482			6			3,570			(3,576		)	482
	Other shareholders' equity	14,019			29,929			2,050			(31,979		)	14,019
	Total shareholders' equity	14,501			29,935			5,620			(35,555		)	14,501
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	40,937		$	19,407		$	10,705		$	(35,555	)	$	35,494
	June 29, 2014	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
					on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
					Combined			on a
					Basis			Combined
								Basis
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and equivalents	$	2,882		$	—		$	959		$	—		$	3,841
	Accounts receivable	—			1,340			3,134			—			4,474
	Contracts in process	524			2,974			1,436			—			4,934
	Inventories
	Work in process	—			1,895			11			—			1,906
	Raw materials	—			1,148			33			—			1,181
	Finished goods	—			17			9			—			26
	Pre-owned aircraft	—			45			—			—			45
	Other current assets	262			304			210			—			776
	Total current assets	3,668			7,723			5,792			—			17,183
	Noncurrent assets:
	Property, plant and equipment	155			5,944			1,184			—			7,283
	Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	(67		)	(3,196		)	(693		)	—			(3,956		)
	Intangible assets	—			1,451			968			—			2,419
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	—			(995		)	(441		)	—			(1,436		)
Goodwill	—			7,992			3,935			—			11,927
Other assets	533			400			330			(351		)	912
Investment in subsidiaries	36,489			—			—			(36,489		)	—
Total noncurrent assets	37,110			11,596			5,283			(36,840		)	17,149
Total assets	$	40,778		$	19,319		$	11,075		$	(36,840	)	$	34,332
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	500		$	1		$	—		$	—		$	501
Customer advances and deposits	—			3,503			3,191			—			6,694
Other current liabilities	1,090			3,559			1,378			—			6,027
Total current liabilities	1,590			7,063			4,569			—			13,222
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	3,385			24			—			—			3,409
Other liabilities	2,122			2,027			433			—			4,582
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,507			2,051			433			—			7,991
Intercompany	20,562			(20,761		)	199			—			—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	482			6			2,043			(2,049		)	482
Other shareholders' equity	12,637			30,960			3,831			(34,791		)	12,637
Total shareholders' equity	13,119			30,966			5,874			(36,840		)	13,119
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	40,778		$	19,319		$	11,075		$	(36,840	)	$	34,332
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)	'
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Parent			Guarantors			Other			Consolidating			Total
					on a			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
					Combined			on a
					Basis			Combined
								Basis
	Net cash provided by operating activities *	$	(36	)	$	1,182		$	(59	)	$	—		$	1,087
	Net cash used by investing activities *	2			(147		)	(16		)	—			(161		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Purchases of common stock	(485		)	—			—			—			(485		)
	Other, net	30			—			—			—			30
	Net cash used by financing activities *	(455		)	—			—			—			(455		)
	Net cash used by discontinued operations	(10		)	—			—			—			(10		)
	Cash sweep/funding by parent	943			(1,035		)	92			—			—
	Net increase in cash and equivalents	444			—			17			—			461
	Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	2,300			—			996			—			3,296
	Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	2,744		$	—		$	1,013		$	—		$	3,757
	Six Months Ended June 29, 2014
	Net cash provided by operating activities *	$	187		$	1,197		$	(90	)	$	—		$	1,294
	Net cash used by investing activities *	1			(132		)	(14		)	—			(145		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Purchases of common stock	(2,691		)	—			—			—			(2,691		)
	Proceeds from option exercises	415			—			—			—			415
	Dividends paid	(411		)	—			—			—			(411		)
	Other, net	54			—			—			—			54
	Net cash used by financing activities *	(2,633		)	—			—			—			(2,633		)
	Net cash provided by discontinued operations	24			—			—			—			24
	Cash sweep/funding by parent	1,124			(1,065		)	(59		)	—			—
	Net decrease in cash and equivalents	(1,297		)	—			(163		)	—			(1,460		)
	Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	4,179			—			1,122			—			5,301
	Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	2,882		$	—		$	959		$	—		$	3,841

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014
					Termination Of A - 12 Program [Member]	Axle Business [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	'	'	'	$106
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration	'	'	'	'	198	'
Length of fiscal quarters, weeks	'	'	'0 years 0 months 91 days	'	'	'
Net increase in operating earnings from the quarterly impact of revisions in contract	$62	$83	$100	$191	'	'
Net increase in operating earnings per share from the quarterly impact of revisions in contract	$0.12	$0.15	$0.19	$0.35	'	'

Acquisitions_Intangible_Assets2

Acquisitions, Intangible Assets And Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Businesses Acquired	'	'	0	'	0
Amortization expense	$31	$37	$61	$79	'
Annual amortization expense	$121	'	$121	'	'

Intangible_Assets_Detail

Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Gross Carrying Amount	$2,419		$2,582
Accumulated Amortization	-1,436		-1,538
Net Carrying Amount	983		1,044
Contract and Program Intangible Assets	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Gross Carrying Amount	1,629	[1]	1,790	[1]
Accumulated Amortization	-1,076	[1]	-1,189	[1]
Net Carrying Amount	553	[1]	601	[1]
Tradenames and Trademarks	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Gross Carrying Amount	505		507
Accumulated Amortization	-111		-103
Net Carrying Amount	394		404
Technology and Software	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Gross Carrying Amount	130		130
Accumulated Amortization	-95		-92
Net Carrying Amount	35		38
Other Intangible Assets	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Gross Carrying Amount	155		155
Accumulated Amortization	-154		-154
Net Carrying Amount	$1		$1
[1]	Consists of acquired backlog and probable follow-on work and related customer relationships. The decrease in the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of contract and program intangible assets from December 31, 2013, to JuneB 29, 2014, is primarily due to the write-off of fully amortized assets in the Information Systems and Technology group

Changes_In_Amount_Of_Goodwill_

Changes In Amount Of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'
Goodwill, beginning of period	$11,932	[1]	'
Other	-5	[2]	'
Goodwill, end of period	11,927		'
Aerospace	'		'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'
Goodwill, beginning of period	2,741	[1]	'
Other	-2	[2]	'
Goodwill, end of period	2,739		'
Combat Systems	'		'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'
Goodwill, beginning of period	2,849	[1]	'
Other	-5	[2]	'
Goodwill, end of period	2,844		'
Marine Systems	'		'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'
Goodwill, beginning of period	289	[1]	'
Other	0	[2]	'
Goodwill, end of period	289		'
Information Systems and Technology	'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		1,994
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'
Goodwill, beginning of period	6,053	[1]	'
Other	2	[2]	'
Goodwill, end of period	$6,055		'
[1]	Goodwill on December 31, 2013, in the Information Systems and Technology reporting unit is net of $1,994 of accumulated impairment losses.
[2]	Consists primarily of adjustments for foreign currency translation.

Earning_Per_Share_Detail

Earning Per Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 29, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	336,692		351,110		339,462		351,492
Dilutive effect of other securities	6,093	[1]	1,822	[1]	5,905	[1]	1,732	[1]
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	342,785		352,932		345,367		353,224
[1]	Excludes the following outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock and nonvested restricted stock/RSUs because the effect of including these securities would be antidilutive: 2013 - 16,484 and 2014 - 2,922.

Earnings_And_Dividends_Per_Sha2

Earnings And Dividends Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (Stock Options and Restricted Stock [Member])	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Stock Options and Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2,922	16,484

Fair_Value_Of_Assets_And_Liabi

Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financial assets (liabilities)	'		'
Long-term debt, including current portion	($3,910)		($3,909)
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure	'		'
Financial assets (liabilities)	'		'
Other investments	173	[1]	183	[1]
Derivatives	9	[1]	10	[1]
Long-term debt, including current portion	-3,910	[1]	-3,909	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure	'		'
Financial assets (liabilities)	'		'
Other investments	173	[1]	183	[1]
Derivatives	9	[1]	10	[1]
Long-term debt, including current portion	-3,869	[1]	-3,758	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'		'
Financial assets (liabilities)	'		'
Other investments	108	[1]	134	[1]
Derivatives	0	[1]	0	[1]
Long-term debt, including current portion	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'		'
Financial assets (liabilities)	'		'
Other investments	65	[1],[2]	49	[1],[2]
Derivatives	9	[1],[2]	10	[1],[2]
Long-term debt, including current portion	($3,869)	[1],[2]	($3,758)	[1],[2]
[1]	We had no Level 3 financial instruments on DecemberB 31, 2013, or JuneB 29, 2014.
[2]	Determined under a market approach using valuation models that incorporate observable inputs such as interest rates, bond yields and quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities.

Deferred_Tax_Detail

Deferred Tax (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Current deferred tax asset	$34	$35
Current deferred tax liability	-321	-300
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	373	462
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	-91	-135
Net deferred tax asset	($5)	$62

Income_Tax_Additional_Informat

Income Tax - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Possible chance of tax position sustained, percentage	50.00%

Cost_Of_Contracts_Detail

Cost Of Contracts (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Contractors [Abstract]	'	'
Contract costs and estimated profits	$8,013	$7,961
Other contract costs	1,100	1,178
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts or programs, total	9,113	9,139
Advances and progress payments	-4,179	-4,359
Total contracts in process	$4,934	$4,780

Inventory_Detail

Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Work in process	$1,906	$1,633
Raw materials	1,181	1,210
Finished goods	26	29
Pre-owned aircraft	45	18
Total inventories	$3,158	$2,890

Debt_Detail

Debt (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Commercial Paper	$0	'
Total debt	3,910	3,909
Debt, Current	501	1
Long-term debt	3,409	3,908
Fixed-Rate Notes Due January 2015	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	500	500
Interest Rate	1.38%	'
Fixed-Rate Notes Due July 2016	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	500	500
Interest Rate	2.25%	'
Fixed Rate Notes Due November 2017	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	896	896
Interest Rate	1.00%	'
Fixed-Rate Notes Due July 2021	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	499	499
Interest Rate	3.88%	'
Fixed Rate Notes Due November 2022	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	992	991
Interest Rate	2.25%	'
Fixed Rate Notes Due November 2042	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	498	498
Interest Rate	3.60%	'
Other Debt Securities	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	$25	$25
Other	'Various	'

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]	'
Percentage of owned subsidiaries guaranteed	100.00%
European Businesses [Member]	'
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	280
Commercial Paper	'
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]	'
Percentage of owned subsidiaries guaranteed	100.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	2,000
Commercial Paper | Multi-Year Facility Expiring July 2018	'
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]	'
Line of credit facility, expiration date	'2018-07
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	1,000
Commercial Paper | Multi-Year Facility, Expiring July 2016	'
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]	'
Line of credit facility, expiration date	'2016-07
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	1,000

Liabilities_Balance_Detail

Liabilities Balance (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'
Salaries and wages	$698		$801
Workers' compensation	478		497
Retirement benefits	304		303
Deferred income taxes	321		300
Income taxes payable	173		36
Other	1,567	[1]	1,521	[1]
Total other current liabilities	3,541		3,458
Retirement benefits	2,915		3,064
Customer deposits on commercial contracts	592		677
Deferred income taxes	91		135
Other	984	[2]	950	[2]
Total other liabilities	$4,582		$4,826
[1]	Consists primarily of dividends payable, environmental remediation reserves, warranty reserves, liabilities of discontinued operations and insurance-related costs.
[2]	Consists primarily of liabilities for warranty reserves and workers' compensation and liabilities of discontinued operations.

Shareholders_Equity_Shareholde2

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 24, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Feb. 05, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	11.4	13.6	'	'	25	7.6	'
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$1,200	'	'	'	$2,691	$485	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	'	'	'	'	'	'	20
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	'	$112	'	'	'	$77	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	'	'	6.4	'	6.4	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Shares Remaining for Repurchase, Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding	'	'	2.00%	'	2.00%	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	'	'	$0.62	$0.56	$1.24	$1.12	'
Dividends paid in cash	'	'	$213	'	$411	$198	'

Shareholders_Equity_Changes_in

Shareholders' Equity - Changes in AOCI (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance,	($1,185)	($2,775)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	122	-45
Provision for income tax, net	-41	-69
Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	81	-114
Balance,	-1,104	-2,889
Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance,	9	6
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	-9	-12
Provision for income tax, net	3	4
Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	-6	-8
Balance,	3	-2
Unrealized Gains on Securities	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance,	15	7
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	6	7
Provision for income tax, net	-2	-2
Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	4	5
Balance,	19	12
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance,	974	1,092
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	9	-244
Provision for income tax, net	-1	3
Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	8	-241
Balance,	982	851
Changes in Retirement Plansb Funded Status	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance,	-2,183	-3,880
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	116	204
Provision for income tax, net	-41	-74
Other comprehensive (loss) income net of tax	75	130
Balance,	($2,108)	($3,750)

Shareholders_Equity_Reclassifi

Shareholders' Equity - Reclassifications Out of AOCI (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'	'
Recognized net actuarial loss (before tax)	$153	$224
Amortization of prior service credit (before tax)	$35	$26

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed1

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Hedges, Net	$0	$0	'	'
Average maturity of foreign currency forward contracts, in years	'1 year	'	'	'
Cash and equivalents	3,841,000,000	5,301,000,000	3,757,000,000	3,296,000,000
Notional forward foreign exchange contracts outstanding	1,400,000,000	1,700,000,000	'	'
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Assets, Fair Value, Net	0	0	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maturity of fixed-income securities, in years	'5 years	'	'	'
Categories of Investments, Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Marketable Securities	$0	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingency_Ad

Commitments and Contingency - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014
		European Land Systems [Member]	European Land Systems [Member]	European Land Systems [Member]	Maximum
		Vehicle		Performance Guarantee [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of vehicles specified in contract	'	260	'	'	'
Bank Guarantee Liability	'	'	'	$75,000,000	'
Accounts receivable and contracts in process	'	'	145,000,000	'	'
Letters of credit and guarantees	$1,100,000,000	'	'	'	'
Period preceding delivery of aircraft to customer fair market value of trade-in aircraft is established, days, maximum	'	'	'	'	'120 days

Product_Guarantee_Detail

Product Guarantee (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	$354	$316
Warranty expense	62	52
Payments	-29	-29
Ending balance	$387	$339

Benefits_Plans_Detail

Benefits Plans (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit	CAS/PPA Harmonization Rules [Member]
									Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$48	$80	$96	$160	$3	$4	$6	$8	'
Interest cost	133	124	266	248	13	13	26	26	'
Expected return on plan assets	-164	-148	-328	-296	-8	-7	-16	-14	'
Recognized net actuarial loss	74	106	148	212	3	6	5	12	'
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	-17	-15	-34	-30	-1	2	-1	4	'
Net periodic cost	74	147	148	294	10	18	20	36	'
Requests for CAS equitable adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$165

Business_Group_Information_Add

Business Group Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
	Segment
Disclosure Business Group Information Additional Information [Abstract]	'
Number of operating business groups	4

Segment_Reporting_Information_

Segment Reporting Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 29, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenues	$7,474		$7,834		$14,739		$15,148
Operating Earnings	949		961		1,823		1,804
Aerospace	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenues	1,995		2,053		4,120		3,831
Operating Earnings	384		389		788		699
Combat Systems	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenues	1,465		1,472		2,723		2,935
Operating Earnings	220		219		359		430
Marine Systems	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenues	1,851		1,759		3,452		3,385
Operating Earnings	174		178		340		337
Information Systems and Technology	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenues	2,163		2,550		4,444		4,997
Operating Earnings	188		198		371		383
Corporate	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenues	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Operating Earnings	($17)	[1]	($23)	[1]	($35)	[1]	($45)	[1]
[1]	*Corporate operating results consist primarily of stock option expense.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Percentage of owned subsidiaries (the guarantors)	100.00%

Condensed_Consolidating_Statem

Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Earnings (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$7,474	$7,834	$14,739	$15,148
Cost of sales	6,039	6,359	11,939	12,335
G&A	486	514	977	1,009
Operating earnings	949	961	1,823	1,804
Interest, net	-24	-18	-46	-41
Other, net	0	0	1	0
Earnings before income taxes	925	943	1,778	1,763
Provision for income taxes	279	303	536	553
Discontinued operations, net of tax	-105	0	-106	1
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net earnings	541	640	1,136	1,211
Comprehensive income	640	645	1,217	1,097
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales	3	3	9	6
G&A	14	19	28	39
Operating earnings	-17	-22	-37	-45
Interest, net	-25	-23	-47	-46
Other, net	-2	-1	-2	-1
Earnings before income taxes	-44	-46	-86	-92
Provision for income taxes	-14	-11	-23	-20
Discontinued operations, net of tax	-105	'	-106	1
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	676	675	1,305	1,282
Net earnings	541	640	1,136	1,211
Comprehensive income	640	645	1,217	1,097
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	6,437	6,932	12,830	13,320
Cost of sales	5,231	5,604	10,429	10,830
G&A	401	411	769	816
Operating earnings	805	917	1,632	1,674
Interest, net	0	5	0	4
Other, net	4	0	4	1
Earnings before income taxes	809	922	1,636	1,679
Provision for income taxes	270	283	520	513
Discontinued operations, net of tax	0	'	0	0
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net earnings	539	639	1,116	1,166
Comprehensive income	540	637	1,111	1,185
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	1,037	902	1,909	1,828
Cost of sales	805	752	1,501	1,499
G&A	71	84	180	154
Operating earnings	161	66	228	175
Interest, net	1	0	1	1
Other, net	-2	1	-1	0
Earnings before income taxes	160	67	228	176
Provision for income taxes	23	31	39	60
Discontinued operations, net of tax	0	'	0	0
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net earnings	137	36	189	116
Comprehensive income	200	-20	205	-143
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0	0	0
G&A	0	0	0	0
Operating earnings	0	0	0	0
Interest, net	0	0	0	0
Other, net	0	0	0	0
Earnings before income taxes	0	0	0	0
Provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Discontinued operations, net of tax	0	'	0	'
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries	-676	-675	-1,305	-1,282
Net earnings	-676	-675	-1,305	-1,282
Comprehensive income	($740)	($617)	($1,316)	($1,042)

Condensed_Consolidating_Balanc

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	$3,841	$5,301		$3,757	$3,296
Accounts receivable	4,474	4,370		'	'
Contracts in process	4,934	4,780		'	'
Inventories	'	'		'	'
Work in process	1,906	1,633		'	'
Raw materials	1,181	1,210		'	'
Finished goods	26	29		'	'
Pre-owned aircraft	45	18		'	'
Other current assets	776	821		'	'
Total current assets	17,183	18,162		'	'
Noncurrent assets:	'	'		'	'
Property, plant and equipment	7,283	7,152		'	'
Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	-3,956	-3,793		'	'
Intangible assets	2,419	2,582		'	'
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	-1,436	-1,538		'	'
Goodwill	11,927	11,932	[1]	'	'
Other assets	912	997		'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0		'	'
Total noncurrent assets	17,149	17,332		'	'
Total assets	34,332	35,494		'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Short-term debt	501	'		'	'
Customer advances and deposits	6,694	6,584		'	'
Other current liabilities	6,027	5,675		'	'
Total current liabilities	13,222	12,259		'	'
Noncurrent liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Long-term debt	3,409	3,908		'	'
Other liabilities	4,582	4,826		'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	7,991	8,734		'	'
Intercompany	0	0		'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'		'	'
Common stock	482	482		'	'
Other shareholders' equity	12,637	14,019		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	13,119	14,501		11,756	11,390
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	34,332	35,494		'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'		'	'
Current assets:	'	'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	2,882	4,179		2,744	2,300
Accounts receivable	0	0		'	'
Contracts in process	524	571		'	'
Inventories	'	'		'	'
Work in process	0	0		'	'
Raw materials	0	0		'	'
Finished goods	0	0		'	'
Pre-owned aircraft	0	0		'	'
Other current assets	262	424		'	'
Total current assets	3,668	5,174		'	'
Noncurrent assets:	'	'		'	'
Property, plant and equipment	155	156		'	'
Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	-67	-64		'	'
Intangible assets	0	0		'	'
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	0	0		'	'
Goodwill	0	0		'	'
Other assets	533	600		'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	36,489	35,071		'	'
Total noncurrent assets	37,110	35,763		'	'
Total assets	40,778	40,937		'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Short-term debt	500	'		'	'
Customer advances and deposits	0	0		'	'
Other current liabilities	1,090	868		'	'
Total current liabilities	1,590	868		'	'
Noncurrent liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Long-term debt	3,385	3,883		'	'
Other liabilities	2,122	2,333		'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,507	6,216		'	'
Intercompany	20,562	19,352		'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'		'	'
Common stock	482	482		'	'
Other shareholders' equity	12,637	14,019		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	13,119	14,501		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	40,778	40,937		'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'		'	'
Current assets:	'	'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	0	0		0	0
Accounts receivable	1,340	1,451		'	'
Contracts in process	2,974	3,124		'	'
Inventories	'	'		'	'
Work in process	1,895	1,623		'	'
Raw materials	1,148	1,172		'	'
Finished goods	17	24		'	'
Pre-owned aircraft	45	18		'	'
Other current assets	304	203		'	'
Total current assets	7,723	7,615		'	'
Noncurrent assets:	'	'		'	'
Property, plant and equipment	5,944	5,827		'	'
Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	-3,196	-3,062		'	'
Intangible assets	1,451	1,614		'	'
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	-995	-1,111		'	'
Goodwill	7,992	8,041		'	'
Other assets	400	483		'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0		'	'
Total noncurrent assets	11,596	11,792		'	'
Total assets	19,319	19,407		'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Short-term debt	1	'		'	'
Customer advances and deposits	3,503	3,493		'	'
Other current liabilities	3,559	3,644		'	'
Total current liabilities	7,063	7,137		'	'
Noncurrent liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Long-term debt	24	25		'	'
Other liabilities	2,027	2,007		'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,051	2,032		'	'
Intercompany	-20,761	-19,697		'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'		'	'
Common stock	6	6		'	'
Other shareholders' equity	30,960	29,929		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	30,966	29,935		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	19,319	19,407		'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'		'	'
Current assets:	'	'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	959	1,122		1,013	996
Accounts receivable	3,134	2,919		'	'
Contracts in process	1,436	1,085		'	'
Inventories	'	'		'	'
Work in process	11	10		'	'
Raw materials	33	38		'	'
Finished goods	9	5		'	'
Pre-owned aircraft	0	0		'	'
Other current assets	210	194		'	'
Total current assets	5,792	5,373		'	'
Noncurrent assets:	'	'		'	'
Property, plant and equipment	1,184	1,169		'	'
Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	-693	-667		'	'
Intangible assets	968	968		'	'
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	-441	-427		'	'
Goodwill	3,935	3,891		'	'
Other assets	330	398		'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0		'	'
Total noncurrent assets	5,283	5,332		'	'
Total assets	11,075	10,705		'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Short-term debt	0	'		'	'
Customer advances and deposits	3,191	3,091		'	'
Other current liabilities	1,378	1,163		'	'
Total current liabilities	4,569	4,254		'	'
Noncurrent liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Long-term debt	0	0		'	'
Other liabilities	433	486		'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	433	486		'	'
Intercompany	199	345		'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'		'	'
Common stock	2,043	3,570		'	'
Other shareholders' equity	3,831	2,050		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	5,874	5,620		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	11,075	10,705		'	'
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]	'	'		'	'
Current assets:	'	'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	0	0		0	0
Accounts receivable	0	0		'	'
Contracts in process	0	0		'	'
Inventories	'	'		'	'
Work in process	0	0		'	'
Raw materials	0	0		'	'
Finished goods	0	0		'	'
Pre-owned aircraft	0	0		'	'
Other current assets	0	0		'	'
Total current assets	0	0		'	'
Noncurrent assets:	'	'		'	'
Property, plant and equipment	0	0		'	'
Accumulated depreciation of PP&E	0	0		'	'
Intangible assets	0	0		'	'
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	0	0		'	'
Goodwill	0	0		'	'
Other assets	-351	-484		'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-36,489	-35,071		'	'
Total noncurrent assets	-36,840	-35,555		'	'
Total assets	-36,840	-35,555		'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Short-term debt	0	'		'	'
Customer advances and deposits	0	0		'	'
Other current liabilities	0	0		'	'
Total current liabilities	0	0		'	'
Noncurrent liabilities:	'	'		'	'
Long-term debt	0	0		'	'
Other liabilities	0	0		'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	0	0		'	'
Intercompany	0	0		'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'		'	'
Common stock	-2,049	-3,576		'	'
Other shareholders' equity	-34,791	-31,979		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	-36,840	-35,555		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	($36,840)	($35,555)		'	'
[1]	Goodwill on December 31, 2013, in the Information Systems and Technology reporting unit is net of $1,994 of accumulated impairment losses.

Condensed_Consolidating_Statem1

Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net cash provided by operating activities	$1,294	[1]	$1,087	[1]
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Net cash used by investing activities	-145	[1]	-161	[1]
Cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Purchases of common stock	-2,691		-485
Proceeds from option exercises	415		'
Dividends paid	-411		-198
Other, net	54		30
Net cash used by financing activities	-2,633	[1]	-455	[1]
Net cash (used) provided by discontinued operations	24		-10
Cash sweep/funding by parent	0		0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-1,460		461
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	5,301		3,296
Cash and equivalents at end of period	3,841		3,757
Parent Company [Member]	'		'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net cash provided by operating activities	187	[1]	-36	[1]
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Net cash used by investing activities	1	[1]	2	[1]
Cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Purchases of common stock	-2,691		-485
Proceeds from option exercises	415		'
Dividends paid	-411		'
Other, net	54		30
Net cash used by financing activities	-2,633	[1]	-455	[1]
Net cash (used) provided by discontinued operations	24		-10
Cash sweep/funding by parent	1,124		943
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-1,297		444
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	4,179		2,300
Cash and equivalents at end of period	2,882		2,744
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,197	[1]	1,182	[1]
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Net cash used by investing activities	-132	[1]	-147	[1]
Cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Purchases of common stock	0		0
Proceeds from option exercises	0		'
Dividends paid	0		'
Other, net	0		0
Net cash used by financing activities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net cash (used) provided by discontinued operations	0		0
Cash sweep/funding by parent	-1,065		-1,035
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	0		0
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	0		0
Cash and equivalents at end of period	0		0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net cash provided by operating activities	-90	[1]	-59	[1]
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Net cash used by investing activities	-14	[1]	-16	[1]
Cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Purchases of common stock	0		0
Proceeds from option exercises	0		'
Dividends paid	0		'
Other, net	0		0
Net cash used by financing activities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net cash (used) provided by discontinued operations	0		0
Cash sweep/funding by parent	-59		92
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-163		17
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	1,122		996
Cash and equivalents at end of period	959		1,013
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]	'		'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'		'
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Net cash used by investing activities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations:	'		'
Purchases of common stock	0		0
Proceeds from option exercises	0		'
Dividends paid	0		'
Other, net	0		0
Net cash used by financing activities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net cash (used) provided by discontinued operations	0		0
Cash sweep/funding by parent	0		0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	0		0
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	0		0
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$0		$0
[1]	* Continuing operations only