ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS [Abstract]

ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Orbit International Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company currently operates in two reporting segments, the Electronics Group and the Power Group. The Electronics Group is comprised of the Company's Orbit Instrument Division ("Orbit"), its TDL subsidiary, and Integrated Consulting Services, Inc. d/b/a Integrated Combat Systems ("ICS"). Orbit and TDL are engaged in the design and manufacture of electronic components and subsystems. ICS performs system integration for gun weapons systems and fire control interface as well as logistics support and documentation. The Power Group is comprised of the Company's Behlman subsidiary and is engaged in the design and manufacture of commercial and custom power units. The Electronics Group and the Power Group both conduct their operations in the United States.