Note 3: Inventories and Contracts in Progress (Details) (USD $) In Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 1,357	$ 1,221
Work-in-process	3,696	3,259
Finished goods	3,258	3,026
Contracts in progress	7,058	6,340
Inventory before payments and billings	15,369	13,846
Progress payments, secured by lien, on U.S. Government contracts	(463)	(275)
Billings on contracts in progress	(6,289)	(5,805)
Inventories and contracts in progress, net	8,617	7,766
Capitalized research and development costs included in inventory	$ 843	$ 804

Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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