Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies
Entity Number of Employees	41,000
Percentage of workforce subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements	50.00%
Number of Collective Bargaining Agreements	9
Surety Bonds Outstanding
Commitments and Contingencies
Surety bonds outstanding	$ 273
Standby Letters of Credit
Commitments and Contingencies
Letters of credit issued but undrawn	$ 22
Minimum
Commitments and Contingencies
Period Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements	3 years
Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies
Period Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements	5 years
Newport News
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of Collective Bargaining Agreements	4
Ingalls
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of Collective Bargaining Agreements	5
Technical Solutions
Commitments and Contingencies
Entity Number of Employees	50
United Steelworkers [Member] \| Newport News
Commitments and Contingencies
Percentage of workforce subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements	50.00%

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