CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (1,994)	$ 444	$ (4,934)	$ (1,308)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	(5)	2	(7)
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest	253	(531)	(220)	(765)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Telos Corporation	$ (1,741)	$ (92)	$ (5,152)	$ (2,080)