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Debt, Components of Debt and Reconciliation to Carrying Amount of Current and Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Oct. 31, 2016
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Current portion of long-term debt $ 0 $ (499)    
Carrying amount of long-term debt, excluding current portion 3,325 3,127    
Repayments under the credit facility 819 1,194 $ 1,367  
Proceeds under the credit facility 819 1,194 $ 1,367  
Available borrowings under credit facility 1,000 1,000    
3.95% Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Principal amount of long-term debt 200      
5.20% Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Unamortized discounts [1] (4)      
4.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Unamortized discounts [1] (3)      
4.95% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Unamortized discounts [1] (4)      
3.95% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Unamortized discounts [1] (3)      
3.85% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Unamortized discounts [1] $ (3)      
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]        
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Abstract]        
Revolving credit facility expiration period 5 years      
Total aggregate borrowings under revolving credit facility       $ 1,000
Revolving credit facility expiration date Oct. 31, 2021      
Uncommitted incremental revolving facilities and additional term loan facilities       $ 600
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Abstract]        
Applicable spread on base rate 0.125%      
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Abstract]        
Applicable spread on base rate 1.00%      
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eurodollar Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Abstract]        
Applicable spread on base rate 1.125%      
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eurodollar Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Abstract]        
Applicable spread on base rate 2.00%      
L3 Technologies [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility [2] $ 0 0    
Principal amount of long-term debt 3,350 3,650    
Unamortized discounts (8) (8)    
Deferred debt issue costs (17) (16)    
Carrying amount of long-term debt 3,325 3,626    
Current portion of long-term debt 0 (499)    
Carrying amount of long-term debt, excluding current portion 3,325 3,127    
L3 Technologies [Member] | 3.95% Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility $ 0 500    
Interest rate on senior notes 3.95%      
Debt instrument maturity period 2016      
L3 Technologies [Member] | 1.50% Senior Notes due 2017 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility $ 0 350    
Interest rate on senior notes 1.50%      
Debt instrument maturity period 2017      
L3 Technologies [Member] | 5.20% Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility $ 1,000 1,000    
Interest rate on senior notes 5.20%      
Debt instrument maturity period 2019      
L3 Technologies [Member] | 4.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility $ 800 800    
Interest rate on senior notes 4.75%      
Debt instrument maturity period 2020      
L3 Technologies [Member] | 4.95% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility $ 650 650    
Interest rate on senior notes 4.95%      
Debt instrument maturity period 2021      
L3 Technologies [Member] | 3.95% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility $ 350 350    
Interest rate on senior notes 3.95%      
Debt instrument maturity period 2024      
L3 Technologies [Member] | 3.85% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility $ 550 0    
Interest rate on senior notes 3.85%      
Debt instrument maturity period 2026      
L3 Technologies [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]        
Components of Debt [Abstract]        
Repayments under the credit facility $ 819      
Proceeds under the credit facility 819      
Available borrowings under credit facility $ 1,000 $ 1,000    
[1] Bond discounts are recorded as a reduction to the principal amount of the notes and are amortized as interest expense over the term of the notes.
[2] During 2016, L3's aggregate borrowings and repayments under the Credit Facility were $819 million. L3 had the full availability of its $1 billion Credit Facility at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.