v3.25.0.1
Goodwill (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
reporting_unit
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
reporting_unit
Oct. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Number of Reporting Units | reporting_unit 3 3  
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses $ 2,755 $ 2,755  
Ingalls [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses 1,568 1,568  
Newport News Shipbuilding [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses $ 1,187 $ 1,187  
Minimum      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Minimum excess of fair value over carrying value     10.00%