Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross value	$ 843.8	$ 843.8
Less accumulated impairment	247.4	247.4
Net	596.4	596.4
Public Safety & Security
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross value	53.9	53.9
Less accumulated impairment	18.3	18.3
Net	35.6	35.6
Kratos Government Solutions
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross value	789.9	789.9
Less accumulated impairment	229.1	229.1
Net	$ 560.8	$ 560.8

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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