Leidos

[PUBLIC]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Reston, VA · Est. 1969 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New deploymentRecent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Leidos: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions. 4 sources back the record.

Ownership

PUBLIC

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Reston, VA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is a US defense, health, and engineering company providing autonomous systems, C4ISR, and IT services to government. Develops autonomous ground vehicles, Maritime systems, and AI-powered intelligence platforms. Major DoD contractor.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 47.8%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

  • PUBLIC

Key Facts

ProductSea Hunter + Seahawk MDUSVs (132ft trimaran; DARPA ACTUV origin); legacy-prime surface autonomy.
StatusExperimental -> operational FY2026 (SURFDEVRON 1); 'Sea Hunter II' = Seahawk (same class, not a larger successor).
Stock ListingNYSE: LDOS
Company TypeUS defense/IT prime
Market PositionLegacy-prime surface-naval-autonomy entry vs new-defense (Anduril/Saronic)
StockNYSE: LDOS
Autonomous systemsGround vehicles, maritime, AI intelligence
CustomersUS DoD, intelligence agencies, civilian agencies

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Leidos.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Tom Bellsecondary-verified

Founding Team

J. Robert Beyster[Founder]

sole · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)

J. Robert BeysterFounder of SAIC (predecessor, 1969)
Dr. James CantorFormer Chief Technology Officer (retired)

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

4 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating2
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Oracle2 · 1× joint · 3 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

    MOST RECENT

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Leidos - 2 deploymentsLeidos

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

13 entries
What is Leidos?

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is a US defense, health, and engineering company providing autonomous systems, C4ISR, and IT services to government. Develops autonomous ground vehicles, Maritime systems, and AI-powered intelligence platforms. Major DoD contractor.

What does Leidos make?

Leidos has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Sea Hunter (and Seahawk) (Leidos builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Leidos publicly traded?

Yes. Leidos is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Leidos?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Leidos building in the same form factors include Saildrone, Saronic Technologies, BAE Systems, Kongsberg Maritime.

Who is the CEO of Leidos?

Tom Bell is the ceo of Leidos, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Leidos?

Leidos is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is Leidos headquartered?

Leidos is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Who owns Leidos?

Leidos is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does Leidos operate robots?

Leidos operates 2 verified deployments, including at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA, San Diego, CA.

How many robots has Leidos deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Leidos deployments on record at sites including Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA, San Diego, CA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Leidos a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Leidos ranks in roughly the top 53% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Leidos founded?

Leidos was founded in 1969.

Is Leidos safe?

Leidos has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.