Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) (NYSE: LDOS) is a leading provider of defense, aviation, information technology and biomedical research services. The company was formed in 2013 through the corporate spin-off of Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) government services business. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos has grown its presence through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, most notably the acquisition of Dynetics in 2020, to broaden its capabilities in advanced engineering and mission support.
Leidos operates across four principal market segments: defense, intelligence, civil and health. In defense and intelligence, the company delivers cybersecurity solutions, secure communications, mission systems integration and data analytics to federal agencies including the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. In the civil sector, Leidos provides air traffic management, border security and transportation infrastructure solutions for customers such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation. Its health business focuses on health IT services, biomedical research, clinical data management and diagnostic imaging support for agencies like the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Geographically, Leidos serves clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s global footprint is supported by a network of research and technology centers, laboratories and field offices, enabling it to deliver mission-critical solutions in both peacetime and contingency operations. Leidos leverages emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing and sensors to address complex national security challenges and to modernize civilian infrastructures.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Roger A. Krone, who joined the company in 2014, Leidos has focused on innovation, operational excellence and disciplined growth. The executive team brings deep industry expertise in engineering, cybersecurity, life sciences and program management, positioning the company to anticipate evolving customer needs and to deliver integrated solutions that support national security, public health and critical infrastructure.
