CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 444	$ (3,150)	$ (1,308)	$ (6,136)
Other comprehensive (loss) income :
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5)	(8)	(7)	1
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(5)	(8)	(7)	1
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(531)	(239)	(765)	(352)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Telos Corporation	$ (92)	$ (3,397)	$ (2,080)	$ (6,487)