Research and Development	12 Months Ended
Research and Development	Dec. 31, 2013
Research and Development [Abstract]
Research and Development	The Company performs research and development under Company-funded programs and under contracts with the federal government and others. Expenditures committed to research and development amounted to $46.1 million, $52.6 million and $49.6 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Of these amounts, $0.4 million, $0.8 million, and $0.3 million respectively, were funded by others. Expenditures may fluctuate from year-to-year depending on special projects and needs.

The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.

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