Inventories - Inventory Due to Contract Changes, Negotiated Settlements and Claims for Unanticipated Contract Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 29, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs	$ 514	$ 508

inventory due to contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs

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