Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Decrease to Revenue	$ (800)	$ (1,319)	$ (1,582)	$ (2,204)
Increase to Loss from operations	$ (1,252)	$ (2,424)	$ (2,600)	$ (3,965)
Decrease to Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ (3.07)	$ (4.29)	$ (4.76)	$ (6.70)

Changes in estimated revenues recognized using a cumulative catch-up adjustment which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract’s percent complete

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