Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
RGNext [Member]
RGNext [Member]
Range Generation Next LLC (RGNext) [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment, Business [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Forcepoint
Forcepoint [Member]
Forcepoint Segment
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value
RGNext initial recognition
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions related to noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests to redemption value
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in Forcepoint
Noncontrolling interest, decrease from purchase of interest in Forcepoint
Noncontrolling interest, decrease from purchase of Vista's interest in Forcepoint
Ending balance
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Operating Performance
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Components of FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment
Schedule of FASCAS Operating Adjustment [Table Text Block]
Table representing the pension and other postretirement benefit (PRB) costs operating adjustment between the calculation under the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) and the U.S. Government cost accounting standards (CAS). [Table Text Block]
Schedules of Capital Expenditures and Depreciation and Amortization
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Components of Identifiable Assets
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment, Net, by Geographic Areas
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net EAC adjustments
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Receivables, Net
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Life Of Asset
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Life Of Asset [Text Block]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Life Of Asset [Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and PRB Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Domestic Plan [Member]
Domestic Plan [Member]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
PRB [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
VEBA [Member]
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and PRB Plans [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value of Pension Plans
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Pension Contributions
Schedule of Pension Contributions [Table Text Block]
Tabular breakout of pension contributions. [Table Text Block]
Pension Benefits Expected to be Paid From Plans or Companies Assets
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Amounts Recognized on the Balance Sheets
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Sources of Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Adjustment to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
PBO and ABO Schedule
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Change In Projected Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Change In Plan Assets
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Retirement Plan Assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Long-term returns used in ROA assumptions
Long term returns used in ROA assumptions [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Long term returns used in ROA assumptions [Table]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Relates to the Company's share repurchase program
Satisfy tax withholding [Member]
Satisfy tax withholding [Member]
Repurchases of stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total Share Repurchases
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Total Share Repurchases
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage Acquired by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage Acquired by Parent
The ownership interest in net assets of the subsidiary acquired by the parent company, expressed as a percentage.
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Proceeds from sale of business, net of transaction costs
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business, Net of Tax
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business, Net of Tax
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business, Net of Tax
Payments for acquired companies, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Vista Equity Partners contribution percentage
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest, percentage of total
Percentage of total cash inflow from a noncontrolling interest. Includes, but is not limited to, purchase of additional shares or other increase in noncontrolling interest ownership.
Tax deductible goodwill related to acquisitions
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Next Twelve Months
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Next Twelve Months
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Second Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Second Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Third Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Third Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Fourth Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Fourth Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Fifth Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Fifth Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in after Fifth Year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, after Fifth Year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and PRB Plans, Net - Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Pension and PRB plans, net - Before tax amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Pension and PRB plans, net - Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Pension and PRB plans, net - Net of tax amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Pension and PRB plans, net, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and PRB Plans, Net - Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Exchange Translation - Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign exchange translation - Before tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Foreign exchange translation - Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Foreign exchange translation - Net of tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign exchange translation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Exchange Translation - Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash flow hedges - beginning balance
AOCI, Cash Flow Hedge, Cumulative Gain (Loss), after Tax
Cash flow hedges - Before tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax
Cash flow hedges - Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Cash flow hedges - Net of tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Cash flow hedges, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash flow hedges - ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, and other, net - Beginning balance
AOCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and other, net - Before tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and other, net - tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and other, net, net of tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and other, net, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, and other, net - Ending balance
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, - Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Before tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Reclassification of stranded tax effects
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, - Ending balance
Pension and PRB plans, net - cumulative tax benefit
AOCL Unfunded Projected Benefit Obligation Tax Benefit Or Liability
The tax benefits related to the unfunded projected benefit obligation as of the end of the period.
Cash flow hedges - cumulative tax benefit (expense)
AOCL Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Tax Benefit
Tax Benefit related to cash flow hedges and interest rate locks
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and other, net - cumulative tax benefit (expense)
Unrealized Gains (Loss) On Investments, Tax Benefit (expense)
Tax benefit (expense) related to unrealized gains (losses) on investments.
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic income from continuing operations before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign income from continuing operations before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Materials and purchased parts
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Total
Inventory, Net
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name
Plan Name [Domain]
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan [Member]
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan [Member]
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan [Member]
PBO for domestic qualified pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
ABO for domestic qualified pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Asset values for domestic qualified pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Total remediation costs—undiscounted
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross
Weighted-average discount rate
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Discount Rate
Total remediation costs—discounted
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Recoverable portion
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries, Current
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets, Net [Table]
Other Assets, Net [Table]
Other Assets, Net [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Other Assets, Net [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Computer Software Amortization Expense
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Intangible assets amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract]
Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Long-term Contracts or Programs Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Long-term Debt
Fair Value of long term debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of long term debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Other Assets, Net
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
$500 notes due 2020, 4.40%
Face 500 Million Notes Due 2020 Four Point Four Zero Percent [Member]
500 Million Notes Due 2020 4 Point 40 Percent [Member]
$1,000 notes due 2020, 3.125%
Face 1000 Million Notes Due 2020 Three Point One Two Five Percent [Member]
1000 Million Notes Due 2020 Three Point One Two Five Percent [Member]
$1,100 notes due 2022, 2.50%
Face 1,100 Million Notes Due 2022 Two Point Five Zero Five Percent [Member] [Member]
Face 1,100 Million Notes Due 2022 Two Point Five Zero Five Percent [Member] [Member]
$300 notes due 2024, 3.15%
Face 300 Million Notes Due 2024 Three Point One Five Percent [Member] [Domain]
Face 300 Million Notes Due 2024 Three Point One Five Percent [Member] [Domain]
$382 notes due 2027, 7.20%
Face 382 Million Debentures Due 2027 Seven Point Two Zero Percent [Member]
Face 382 Million Debentures Due 2027 Seven Point Two Zero Percent [Member]
$185 notes due 2028, 7.00%
Face 185 Million Debentures Due 2028 Seven Point Zero Zero Percent [Member]
Face 185 Million Debentures Due 2028 Seven Point Zero Zero Percent [Member]
$600 notes due 2040, 4.875%
Face 600 Million Notes Due 2040 Four Point Eight Seven Five Percent [Member]
Face 600 Million Notes Due 2040 Four Point Eight Seven Five Percent [Member]
$425 notes due 2041, 4.70%
Face 425 Million Notes Due 2041 Four Point Seven Percent [Member]
Face 425 Million Notes Due 2041 Four Point Seven Percent [Member]
$300 notes due 2044, 4.20%
Face 300 Million Notes Due 2044 Four Point Two Zero [Member] [Domain]
Face 300 Million Notes Due 2044 Four Point Two Zero [Member] [Domain]
Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Total debt issued and outstanding
Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Integrated Defense Systems
Integrated Defense Systems [Member]
Integrated Defense Systems [Member]
Intelligence, Information and Services
Intelligence, Information and Services [Member]
Intelligence, Information and Services [Member]
Missile Systems
Missile Systems [Member]
Missile Systems [Member]
Space and Airborne Systems
Space and Airborne Systems [Member]
Space And Airborne Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Forecast [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Net payments on commercial paper
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Commercial Paper, Weighted Average Original Maturity Period
Debt Instrument, Term
Commercial paper, maximum original maturity period
Commercial paper, maximum original maturity period
Commercial paper, maximum original maturity period
Repayments of Debt
Repayments of Debt
Loss on repayment of long-term debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on repayment of long-term debt, net of tax
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, Net of Tax
The cash outflow, after tax, for incremental, external costs directly pertaining to an early extinguishment of debt, including legal costs and prepayment penalties, and excluding interest and repayment of debt principal.
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Number of highly rated lenders
Number Of Highly Rated Lenders
The number of separate highly rated lenders committing to the $1.25B credit facility.
Aggregate Maximum Percentage Of Any Single Lender
Aggregate Maximum Percentage Of Any Single Lender
Credit facilities are comprised of commitments from numerous different lenders none making up more than this amount.
Borrowings outstanding on long-term line of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Outstanding letters of credit
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Total payments for interest on commercial paper and long-term debt
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
Schedule Of Changes In Shares Of Common Stock Outstanding
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Repurchases of Common Stock
Share Repurchases Disclosure Text Block
Share Repurchases Disclosure
Statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Foreign derived intangible income (FDII)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, FDII, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, FDII, Percent
Research and development tax credit (R&D tax credit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Equity compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Foreign income tax rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Prior year true-up
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent
Tax benefit related to discretionary pension contributions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Benefit Related to Discretionary Pension Contribution
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Benefit Related to Discretionary Pension Contribution
R&D tax credit claims related to the 2014–2017 tax years
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, R&D Tax Credit Claims Related to the 2014-2017 Tax Years
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, R&D Tax Credit Claims Related to the 2014-2017 Tax Years
Irish restructuring
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Irish Restructuring Transaction, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Irish Restructuring Transaction, Percent
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Remeasurement of deferred taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
One-time transition tax on previously undistributed foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Other items, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Other Reconciling Items, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Integrated Defense Systems
Acquisition Accounting Adjustment [Member]
Acquisition Accounting Adjustment [Member]
Impact of fair value adjustments to deferred revenue and intangible amortization.
FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment [Member]
FAS CAS Operating Adjustment [Member]
Total pension and other postretirement benefit (PRB) costs operating adjustment between the calculation under the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) and the U.S. Government cost accounting standards (CAS).
Sales, net
Revenues
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Non-cash gain on revaluation of investment in equity securities of non-publicly traded company, reclassified from segment operating income to other (income) expense, net
Non-cash gain on revaluation of investment in equity securities of non-publicly traded company, reclassified from segment operating income to other (income) expense, net
Non-cash gain on revaluation of investment inequity securities of non-publicly traded company, reclassified from segment operating income to other (income) expense, net
Net expenses related to LTAMDS included in corporate operating income
Net expenses related to LTAMDS included in corporate operating income
Net expenses related to LTAMDS included in corporate operating income
Guarantees
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Surety bonds
Other Sundry Liabilities
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Long-Term Performance Plan [Member]
Long-Term Performance Plan [Member]
Relates to the Company's Long-Term Performance Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Stock-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]
Restricted Stock Activity Disclosure
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Long-Term Performance Plan Activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Business Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Expiration through 2039 [Member]
Expiration through 2039 [Member]
Expiration through 2039 [Member]
Indefinite expiration [Member]
Indefinite expiration [Member]
Indefinite expiration [Member]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Valuation allowance for Irish restructuring transaction [Member]
Valuation allowance for Irish restructuring transaction [Member]
Valuation allowance for Irish restructuring transaction [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
U.K., France, Saudi Arabia and Guam [Member]
U.K., France, Saudi Arabia, and Guam [Member]
U.K., France, Saudi Arabia, and Guam [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset, Irish restructuring
Deferred Tax Assets, Irish restructuring transactions
Deferred Tax Assets, Irish restructuring transactions
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net tax benefit related to completion of 2017 tax return and additional amended R&D tax credit claims related to 2014-2016 tax year
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Completion of 2017 Tax Return and R&D Tax Credit Claims Related to 2014-2016 Tax Years
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Completion of 2017 Tax Return and R&D Tax Credit Claims Related to 2014-2016 Tax Years, Amount
Discretionary pension contributions
Discretionary Pension Contributions
The discretionary amount of cash and cash equivalents contributed by the entity to fund its pension plans.
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - tax benefit recorded related to deferred tax balance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Benefit Related to Discretionary Pension Contribution, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Benefit Related to Discretionary Pension Contribution, Amount
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Net State Income Tax Expense Allocated To Contracts
Net State Income Tax Expense Allocated To Contracts
The amount of state income tax, net, allocated to US Government contracts.
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Valuation Allowance Recorded, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - tax expense (benefit) recorded
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Remeasurement of Deferred for Reduction in Corporate Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Change in Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Estimated Applicable Foreign Tax Rate
Estimated Applicable Foreign Tax Rate
Percentage of estimated foreign tax rate applicable to one-time transition liability
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - tax expense (benefit) recorded related to foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Transition Tax on Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Amount
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Rollforward
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Details related to the Company's Income Taxes
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Details related to the Company's Income Taxes
Income Taxes Paid (Received), Net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
Raytheon Stock Fund [Member]
Raytheon Stock Fund [Member]
Raytheon Stock Fund [Member]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Health care trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, Next Fiscal Year
Total assets
Assets
Leases [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Prior service (cost) credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
Accumulated contributions in excess of (below) net periodic expense
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Contribution In Excess Net Periodic Cost
The amount of contributions in excess of periodic benefit costs recorded.
Net amount recognized on our balance sheets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Intelligence, Information and Services
Asia/Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Middle East and North Africa
Middle East And North Africa [Member}
Middle East And North Africa [Member]
All Other (Principally Europe)
All Other Principally Europe [Member]
All Other Principally Europe [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Sales to the U.S. government, excluding FMS sales [Member]
US Government Sales Excluding Foreign Military Sales [Member]
US Government Sales Excluding Foreign Military Sales [Member]
U.S. direct commercial sales and other U.S. sales [Member]
Domestic Direct Commercial Sales [Member]
Domestic Direct Commercial Sales, excluding sales to the U.S. government
Foreign military sales through the U.S. government [Member]
Foreign Military Sales through US Government [Member]
Foreign Military Sales through US Government [Member]
Foreign direct commercial sales and other foreign sales, excluding Foreign Military Sales through U.S. Gov [Member]
Foreign direct commercial sales, excluding Foreign Military Sales through U.S. Gov [Member]
Foreign direct commercial sales, excluding Foreign Military Sales through U.S. Gov [Member]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Domain]
Fixed-price Contract [Member]
Fixed-price Contract [Member]
Cost-type Contract [Member]
Time-and-materials Contract [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating expense
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Non-operating expense
Other Expense, Nonoperating [Abstract]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Loss recognized due to settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Total non-service expense
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Net periodic expense (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
PBO at beginning of year
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Contributions by Plan Participant
Amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment
Plan settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement and Curtailment
Actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
PBO at end of year
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional paid-In capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total Raytheon Company stockholders' equity [Member]
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries(1) [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Raytheon Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income (loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Reclassification of stranded tax effects
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Net Impact of Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Net Impact of Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value
Temporary Equity, Other Changes
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Dividends declared
Dividends
Common stock plans activity
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Share repurchases
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Ending Balance
Principal
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized issue discounts
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Unamortized interest rate lock costs
Adjustment To Principal Amounts Of Long Term Debt Due To Unamortized Interest Rate Hedging Costs
The amount related to interest rate lock costs that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.
Total
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Operating lease liabilities—current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities—noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Agreed Upon Number Shares of Common Stock of UTC which each share of Raytheon Common Stock will be Converted Into
Agreed Upon Number Shares of Common Stock of UTC which each share of Raytheon Common Stock will be Converted Into
Agreed Upon Number Shares of Common Stock of UTC which each share of Raytheon Common Stock will be Converted Into
Estimated percent of UTC's outstanding shares of common stock to be held by Raytheon stockholders
Estimated percent of UTC's outstanding shares of common stock to be held by Raytheon stockholders
Estimated percent of UTC's outstanding shares of common stock to be held by Raytheon stockholders
Estimated percent of UTC's outstanding shares of common stock to be held by UTC stockholders
Estimated percent of UTC's outstanding shares of common stock to be held by UTC stockholders
Estimated percent of UTC's outstanding shares of common stock to be held by UTC stockholders
Percent of the common stock of the entity holding the Otis business to be distributed to UTC stockholders after the separation
Percent of the common stock of the entity holding the Otis business to be distributed to UTC stockholders after the separation
Percent of the common stock of the entity holding the Otis business to be distributed to UTC stockholders after the separation
Percent of the common stock of the entity holding the Carrier business to be distributed to UTC stockholders after the separation
Percent of the common stock of the entity holding the Carrier business to be distributed to UTC stockholders after the separation
Percent of the common stock of the entity holding the Carrier business to be distributed to UTC stockholders after the separation
Maximum allowed incurrence or issuance of new debt under the Merger Agreement
Maximum allowed incurrence or issuance of new debt under the Merger Agreement
Maximum allowed incurrence or issuance of new debt under the Merger Agreement
Maximum allowed acquisitions or divestitures in aggregate under the Merger Agreement
Maximum allowed acquisitions or divestitures in aggregate under the Merger Agreement
Maximum allowed acquisitions or divestitures in aggregate under the Merger Agreement
Termination fee payable to UTC by Raytheon under specified circumstances
Termination fee payable to UTC by Raytheon under specified circumstances
Termination fee payable to UTC by Raytheon under specified circumstances
Termination fee payable to Raytheon by UTC under specified circumstances
Termination fee payable to Raytheon by UTC under specified circumstances
Termination fee payable to Raytheon by UTC under specified circumstances
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Historical adjustments to carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest
Historical adjustments to carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest
Historical adjustments to carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Purchase price in excess of carrying value
Purchase price in excess of carrying value
Purchase price in excess of carrying value
Transaction costs charged to additional paid-in capital
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Stock plans activity
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Share repurchases
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Ending balance
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
SAUDI ARABIA
SAUDI ARABIA
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2016-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer Software [Member]
Software Development [Member]
Redemption Value Adjustment in Excess of Fair Value [Member]
Redemption Value Adjustment in Excess of Fair Value [Member]
Redemption Value Adjustment in Excess of Fair Value
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Assets, Total [Member]
Assets, Total [Member]
Liabilities, Total [Member]
Liabilities, Total [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Treasury Lock [Member]
Treasury Lock [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
US Government Contacts Excluding FMS Sales [Member]
International Sales, including Foreign Military Sales [Member]
International Sales, including Foreign Military Sales [Member]
International Sales, including Foreign Military Sales [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Operating Cycle
Operating Cycle
Performance obligations satisfied in previous periods
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia net sales, as a percent of total net sales
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia net sales, as a percent of total net sales
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia net sales, as a percent of total net sales
Remaining Performance Obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
Cash And Cash Equivalent Maturities Date
Additional Cash and Cash Equivalent Related Text
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Short-term Investments
Marketable Securities, Current
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Deferred precontract costs, work in process inventories
Other Inventory, Capitalized Costs, Gross
Deferred Commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Amortization of Deferred Commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Computer Software, net, estimated useful lives, in years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Capitalized Software Development Costs for Software Sold to Customers
Capitalized Software Development Costs for Software Sold to Customers
Favorable (unfavorable) impact to EPS, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Favorable (unfavorable) impact to EPS, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Cash Flow Hedge Gain to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Number of years pension and PRB gain and losses spread
Number Of Years Pension and PRB Gain And Losses Spread
Number Of Years Pension and PRB Gain And Losses Spread
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Net Notional Exposure
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Net Notional Exposure
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Net Notional Exposure
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next 12 months
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next 12 months
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next 12 months
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next two years
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next two years
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next two years
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next three years
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next three years
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in next three years
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing in the next four years and thereafter
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing after three years
Foreign currency forward contracts maturing after three years
Foreign currency forward contracts, off-set or netting provisions, fair value of counterparty default exposure
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Interest rate swaps outstanding
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Sales breakout
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Explanation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Explanation
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations, net of the effect of acquisitions and divestitures
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Loss on repayment of long-term debt
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Changes in assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables, net
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Contract assets and contract liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Income taxes receivable/payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued employee compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued retiree benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Obligation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Additions to capitalized internal-use software
Payments to Acquire Software
Purchases of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Maturities of short-term investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Payments for purchases of acquired companies, net of cash received
Payments for settlement of treasury rate lock
Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Net borrowings (payments) on commercial paper
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Loss on repayment of long-term debt
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in Forcepoint
Contribution from noncontrolling interest in Forcepoint
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Prior service cost arising during period
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Actuarial loss arising during period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Loss due to settlements
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Effect of exchange rates
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension and Other Postretirement Effect of Exchange Rates Before Tax
Amount before tax of gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange rates related to Pension and other employee benefit plans, before tax.
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net
Foreign exchange translation
Cash flow hedges
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and other, net
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Raytheon Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Required pension contributions
Payment for Pension Benefits
PRB contributions
Payment for Other Postretirement Benefits
Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Property, plant and equipment, net
Proposed Merger with United Technologies Corporation (UTC)
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
U.S. equities(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US [Member]
International equities(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US [Member]
Real assets(2)
Real assets [Member]
Real assets [Member]
U.S. government and agency securities
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities/instruments(3)
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Global multi-sector fixed income(4)
Global multi sector fixed income investments [Member]
Global multi sector fixed income investments [Member]
Securitized and structured credit(5)
Securitized fixed income securities [Member]
Securitized fixed income securities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents(6)
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Absolute return funds
Absolute Return Funds [Member]
Absolute Return Funds [Member]
Private equity funds
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Private real estate funds
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Insurance contracts
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Total investments
Total investments [Member]
Total investments of plan assets.
Net receivables and payables
Other Funds [Member]
Other Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Not subject to leveling(7)
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Amortization of prior service cost
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Business Acquisitions [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Goodwill
Acquisitions and divestitures
Effect of foreign exchange rates and other
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Ending Balance
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Pension and Other Employee Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Other Assets, Net
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Products and Services [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Products [Member]
Product [Member]
Services [Member]
Service [Member]
Net sales
Revenues [Abstract]
Net sales
Operating expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of Sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
General and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income
Non-operating (income) expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Retirement benefits non-service expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other (income) expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total non-operating (income) expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Federal and foreign income taxes
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Raytheon Company
Basic earnings per share attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net income
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net income
Amounts attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, before Tax [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income
Stock-based Compensation Plans
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Master Trust [Member]
Master Trust [Member]
Master Trust [Member]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Nonqualified Plan [Member]
Nonqualified Plan [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Domain]
Title of Individual [Domain]
Executive Officer [Member]
Executive Officer [Member]
Percentile [Axis]
Percentile [Axis]
Percentile [Axis]
Percentile [Domain]
Percentile [Domain]
[Domain] for Percentile [Axis]
50th percentile [Member]
50th [Member]
50th [Member]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Certain pension plans included as part of group annuity contract transfer [Member]
Certain pension plans included as part of group annuity contract transfer [Member]
Certain pension plans included as part of group annuity contract transfer [Member]
Percent company matches employees 401(K) contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined Contribution Plan, expense for contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Amount invested in defined contribution plan
Amount Invested Defined Contribution Plan
The amount invested in the Company's Defined Contribution Plan
Marketable securities held in trust
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent
Liabilities related to nonqualified defined contribution plan
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Defined benefit plan, liabilities, noncurrent
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Current Year Discretionary Contribution Elected to Apply to Offset Required Contributions in Next Two Fiscal Years
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Current Year Discretionary Contribution Elected to Apply to Offset Required Contributions in Next Two Fiscal Years
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Current Year Discretionary Contribution Elected to Apply to Offset Required Contributions in Next Two Fiscal Years
Required contributions to pension plans expected
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income)
Projected benefit obligation
Group Annuity Contract, Number of U.S. Retirees and Beneficiaries
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of U.S. Retirees and Beneficiaries
Number of U.S. retirees and beneficiaries in certain pension plans included in the July 2018 group annuity contract transfer with no change in monthly retirement benefit payment amounts.
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Loss Due to Settlement
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Loss Due to Settlement, Net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement, Net of Tax
Amount of gain (loss), net of tax recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit from irrevocable action relieving primary responsibility for benefit obligation and eliminating risk related to obligation and assets used to effect settlement.
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Accumulated Benefit Obligation (ABO)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Actual return on assets
Actual return on assets
Actual return on assets
Health care trend rate increase or decrease
Defined Benefit Plan, Increase or Decrease in Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Expected rate of health care expense increase or decrease for post retirement plans.
Effect of a 1% increase in assumed health care trend rate - service cost and interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of a 1% increase in assumed health care trend rate - accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of a 1% decrease in assumed health care trend rate - service cost and interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of a 1% decrease in assumed health care trend rate - accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Assets invested in seven indices
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets invested in various indices
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets invested in various indices.
Individual investment, excluding funds that track to an index, percentage of total plan
Defined Benefit Plan Percent Of Plan Assets That Do Not Track An Index
Of the plans that do not track and index, the percentage of plan assets in a particular investment strategy.
FMV of Plan's derivatives
Fair Market Value Of Plans Derivatives Through Direct Or Separate Account Investments
The fair market value of plan assets invested in derivatives either in direct or separate accounts.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset derivatives related to foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Liability derivatives related to foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Consolidation and Classification [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Federal, Foreign and State Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other (Income) Expense, Net [Policy Text Block]
Other Expense (Income), Net [Policy Text Block]
Other Expense (Income), Net [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Short-term Investments [Policy Text Block]
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Net [Policy Text Block]
Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Contract Assets [Policy Text Block]
Contract Assets [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for contracts in progress, including policies with respect to accounting for indirect costs
Inventories [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Commissions [Policy Text Block]
Commissions Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Goodwill and Long-lived Assets [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Computer Software, Net [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Contract Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Contract Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Advance Payments and Billings in Excess of Costs Incurred and Current Deferred Revenue
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Translation of Foreign Currencies [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Costs [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Values [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per Share (EPS) [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Employee Stock Plans [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Policy Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties Policy [Policy Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties Policy [Policy Text Block]
Remaining Performance Obligations [Policy Text Block]
Remaining Performance Obligations [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for remaining obligations related to firm orders for which work has not been performed.
Accounting Standards [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Income Attributable to Participating Securities
Income Attributable to Participating Securities [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Income Attributable to Participating Securities [Table]
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding for Basic and Diluted EPS
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of domestic and foreign income from continuing operations before taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of income taxes paid (received)
Schedule of income taxes paid [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of income taxes paid [Table]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Finance Lease, Liability
Finance Lease, Liability
Percent of future lease commitments related to real estate leases
Percent of future lease commitments related to real estate leases
Percent of future lease commitments related to real estate leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Change in net contract assets (liabilities)
Contract with Customer, Assets and Liabilities, Net, Change
Amount of increase (decrease) in net contract assets and liabilities
Change in contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current, Change
Amount of increase (decrease) in current contract assets, net
Total contract value related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Total contract value related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Total contract value related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Sales recognized for work performed to date related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Sales recognized for work performed to date related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Sales recognized for work performed to date related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Advances received to date on contracts related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Advances received to date on contracts related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Advances received to date on contracts related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Net contract assets related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Net contract assets related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Net contract assets on a contract by contract basis, excluding advances billed but not received, related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Net contract liabilities related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Net contract liabilities related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Net contract liabilities on a contract by contract basis, excluding advances billed but not received, related to precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers pending U.S. government approval
Contract assets expected to be collected outside of one year
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Noncurrent
Retentions
Contract Receivable Retainage
Retentions to be collected next year
Contract Receivable Retainage, Next Twelve Months
Revenue recognized on contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Number of preferred stocks BOD authorized to issue
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock par value per share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Net Contract Assets (Liabilities)
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Contract Assets
Costs in Excess of Billings and Billings in Excess of Costs [Table Text Block]
Global equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]
U.S. equities
International equities
Fixed income securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Private equity and private real estate funds
Real assets
Other (including absolute return funds)
Investment policy asset allocation ranges minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Contract Assets [Table]
Contract Assets [Table]
Tabular disclosure of composition of contract assets.
Contract Assets [Line Items]
Contract Assets [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Tabular disclosure of composition of contract assets.
Unbilled
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Progress payments
Government Contract Receivable, Progress Payment Offset
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Plan Name
Raytheon Company 2019 Stock Plan [Member]
Raytheon Company 2019 Stock Plan [Member]
Raytheon Company 2019 Stock Plan [Member]
Employee [Member]
Employee [Member]
Employee [Member]
Nonemployee Director [Member]
Nonemployee Director [Member]
Nonemployee Director [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Profits interests [Member]
Profits interests [Member]
Profits interests awards related to the Forcepoint joint venture
Shares authorized under stock plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available for new awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Shares outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Compensation expense related to nonvested awards not yet recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Compensation expense related to nonvested awards expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period, years
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Performance goals, Return on invested capital, weighted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Weight Of Return On Investment
Performance metric for Long term performance plan (LTPP) awards: Return on investment (ROIC) percentage weight.
Performance goals, Total Shareholder Return, weighted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Weight of Total Shareholder Return
Performance metric for Long term performance plan (LTPP) awards: Total shareholder return (TSR) metric percentage weight.
Performance goals, Cumulative free cash flow, weighted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Weight of Cumulative Free Cash Flow
Performance metric for Long term performance plan (LTPP) awards: Free cash flow from continuing operations percentage weight.
Target Award
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Weighted Target Award
Ultimate award percentage of the target award for Long term performance plan awards (LTPP).
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Expense attributable to vesting conditions
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Unit Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected unit price volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contract assets
Percent change in contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current, Percent Change
Percent increase (decrease) in current contract assets, net
Contract liabilities—current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Change in contract liabilities, current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current, Change
Amount of increase (decrease) in current contract liabilities
Percent change in contract liabilities, current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current, Percent Change
Percent increase (decrease) in current contract liabilities
Contract liabilities—noncurrent
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Change in contract liabilities, noncurrent
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent, Change
Amount of increase (decrease) in noncurrent contract liabilities
Percent change in contract liabilities, noncurrent
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent, Percent Change
Percent increase (decrease) in noncurrent contract liabilities
Net contract assets (liabilities)
Contract with Customer, Assets and Liabilities, Net
Total of net contract assets and liabilities
Change in net contract assets (liabilities)
Percent change in net contract assets (liabilities)
Contract with Customer, Assets and Liabilities, Net, Percent Change
Percent increase (decrease) in net contract assets and liabilities
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Other Customers [Member]
Other Customers [Member]
Other Customers [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
U.S. government contracts (including foreign military sales)
Government Contract Receivable
Receivables, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
35th percentile [Member]
35th percentile [Member]
35th percentile [Member]
65th percentile [Member]
65th percentile [Member]
65th percentile [Member]
Long term returns used in ROA assumptions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Goodwill
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Commercial paper and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Contract liabilities
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued employee compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Accrued retiree benefits and other long-term liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Operating lease liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, par value, $0.01 per share, 1,450 shares authorized, 278 and 282 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remediation Cost Estimates
Environmental Exit Costs by Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Environmental Remediation Costs
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Stated Values Outstanding, Guarantees, Letters of credit and Surety bonds
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Shares for basic EPS(1)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Shares for diluted EPS
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Shares for Basic EPS, Participating Securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Participating Nonvested Shares with Non-forfeitable Dividend Rights
Acquisitions, Divestitures and Goodwill
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Commercial Paper and Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period
Granted
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited
Outstanding at end of period
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock outstanding at beginning of the period
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock outstanding at the end of the period
Fair value of restricted stock and RSUs vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Tax benefit realized related to vested awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Excess Tax Benefits Realized
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Components of FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment [Table]
Components of FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment [Table]
Adjustments related to operating calculation differences between the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) and the U.S. Government cost accounting standards (CAS).
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment [Member]
FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment [Member]
Total pension costs operating adjustment between the calculation under the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) and the U.S. Government cost accounting standards (CAS).
FAS/CAS PRB Operating Adjustment [Member]
FAS/CAS PRB Operating Adjustment [Member]
Total other postretirement benefit (PRB) costs operating adjustment between the calculation under the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) and the U.S. Government cost accounting standards (CAS).
Operating income
Noncurrent assets
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current
Noncurrent liabilities
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based tax benefit recognized
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Income from continuing operations
Basic EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders
Diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders
Basic EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders
Diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders
Workdays
Fiscal Period Duration
Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Marketable Securities [Table]
Marketable Securities [Table]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Expected stock price volatility
Peer group stock price volatility
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, fair value assumption, peer group volatility rate
The measure of the percentage by which the peer group stock price fluctuates during a period.
Correlations of returns
Share-based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, fair value assumptions, Correlation of returns
Rate of correlation of returns.
November Two Thousand Fifteen Board of Directors Authorization [Member]
November Two Thousand Fifteen Board of Directors Authorization [Member]
Authorization by the Board Of Directors in November 2015
November Two Thousand Seventeen Board of Directors Authorization [Member]
November Two Thousand Seventeen Board of Directors Authorization [Member]
November Two Thousand Seventeen Board of Directors Authorization [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Available outstanding common stock under repurchase programs
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Remainder of excess APIC recorded as a reduction to retained earnings
Remainder of excess APIC recorded as a reduction to retained earnings
Remainder of excess APIC recorded as a reduction to retained earnings
Percentage Of Change In Dividends Paid Per Share
Percentage Of Change In Dividends Paid Per Share
Authorized increase in annual dividend payout rate during the period.
Dividends declared per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Other accrued expenses and reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other
Contract balances and inventories
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense
Pension benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Other retiree benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Deferred tax liability, operating leases
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from right of use operating lease assets
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred tax asset, operating lease liabilities
Amount of deferred tax asset attributable to taxable temporary differences from operating lease liabilities
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Partnership outside basis difference
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnership outside basis difference
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liability (asset) attributable to deductible temporary differences from the entity's investment in its subsidiaries.
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Valuation allowance
Deferred income taxes—noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Basic EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:
Distributed earnings
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed
Undistributed earnings
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Undistributed
Total
Diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:
Distributed earnings
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Distributed
Undistributed earnings
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Undistributed
Total
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Variable lease cost(1)
Variable Lease, Cost
Sublease income
Sublease Income
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Amount
Amount of lessee's operating leases that have not yet commenced
Thales- Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control S.A.S. (TRS AMDC2) [Member]
Thales- Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control S.A.S. (TRS AMDC2) [Member]
Thales- Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control S.A.S. (TRS AMDC2)
Estimated liability related to guarantees
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure
Notional value of offset agreement with certain customers in foreign countries
Other Commitment
Expected dividend equivalent units [Member]
Expected dividend equivalent units [Member]
Expected dividend equivalent units outstanding based on expected performance on each reporting date.
Increase due to expected performance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Increase Or (Decrease) In Period
The increase (decrease) in number of shares under a share-based incentive award plan.
Weighted-average grant date fair value of long-term performance plan stock increase due to expected performance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Increase Decrease In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average fair value at grant date for the increase/ decrease of nonvested equity-based awards.
Fair value of LTPP awards vested
Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Net income attributable to participating securities
Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings (Loss), Basic
Components of lease expense
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Future lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Operating lease payments recognized in statement of financial position
Operating lease payments recognized in statement of financial position [Table Text Block]
Operating lease liabilities recognized in statement of financial position [Table Text Block]
Other information related to operating leases
Other information related to operating leases [Table Text Block]
Other information related to operating leases [Table Text Block]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Health care trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Health Care Trend Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Health Care Trend Rate
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table]
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion [Member]
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year
Additions based on current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions based on prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions based on prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Settlements based on prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Prior service (cost) credit arising during period
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) included in net income
Net change in prior service (cost) credit not recognized in net income during the period
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss
Loss recognized due to settlements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), before Tax
Net change in actuarial gain (loss) not included in net income during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Effect of exchange rates
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Effect Of Exchange Rates
The effect of exchange rates on accumulated comprehensive income related to benefit plans during the period.
Rollforward of Goodwill by Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return (loss) on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participant
Plan settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Marketable securities held in trusts(1)
Marketable Securities
Computer software, net of accumulated amortization of $1,249 and $1,201 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $873 and $760 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Deferred tax asset(2)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Other noncurrent assets, net
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Total
Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Other Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Current portion of long-term debt [Member]
Commercial paper and current portion of long-term debt [Member]
Current portion of long-term debt, included within the balance sheet label "commercial paper and current portion of long-term debt" [Member]
Fair value of long-term debt(1)
Long-term Debt, Fair Value