High-mix, high-reliability electronics manufacturing spans circuit cards and cables to complex electro-mechanical assemblies, supporting RF systems, sensors, and mission-critical hardware.
Prototyping & Manufacturing
From concept to mission impact – faster
Move faster from idea to production
A breakthrough only matters if you can build it.
From missiles to munitions to sensors and effectors to maritime autonomy, we bring engineering, rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing, integration and testing together under one model. Our multidisciplinary teams design, build and validate mission-ready hardware and systems, reducing handoffs between development and manufacturing and creating a more direct path to scalable production.
Prototype to production faster
Engineering and manufacturing teams work together early to reduce handoffs, solve production challenges sooner and shorten the path from prototype to repeatable production.
Built to scale what works
Engineering, manufacturing, integration, and testing operate together then designs are refined for repeatable production without losing sight of mission requirements.
Production capacity that delivers
We invest in the facilities, equipment, automation and skilled workforce needed to turn successful prototypes into systems that can be manufactured consistently at greater volume.
Layered Air & Missile Defense
Solutions for integrated homeland defense
Hypersonics & Advanced Weapons
Manufacturing the next generation
Autonomous Maritime Systems
Rapid prototyping to deployment
Space Payload Integration
Precision assembly for space missions
Electronics Manufacturing
Precision Mechanical Manufacturing
Delivering precision machining with dozens of CNC centers, in-house welding and NDT, and capabilities spanning milling, turning, and grinding—supporting programs from prototype through full-rate production.
System Integration and Test
Full-system integration and validation, combining heavy fabrication, welding, laser cutting, and high-volume CNC machining to produce and test mission-ready systems.
Classified Machining, Final Assembly, and Checkout
Classified Machining, assembly, integration, and checkout for hypersonics, thermal protection systems, cruise missiles, and infrared space-sensing payloads.
The great thing about this system [IFPC Inc 2] is that seven years ago this program did not exist, so we went hyper-speed on this program to get it in the field.
Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano
Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires (PAE Fires), U.S. Army
Maritime Autonomy
Drawing on expertise in ocean engineering, naval architect and marine engineering, software development, and other specialized capabilities, Leidos designs, builds, and delivers unmanned surface vessels and unmanned undersea vehicles for speed, endurance, and payload flexibility.
Undersea Sensing
Leidos develops RF and underwater acoustic systems that enable anti-submarine warfare and advanced sensing—integrating software, signal processing, antennas, and secure hardware for reliable performance.
Ruggedized Systems
Design, build, and integration of ruggedized mission systems - from displays to hardened electronics to ISO container systems - engineered to withstand shipboard, vehicle, and airborne wear and tear and austere, contested environments.
Advanced RF & Embedded Systems
Developing RF, communications, and software systems that enable real-time sensing, data processing, and secure connectivity for mission-critical operations.
National Manufacturing Footprint
Our manufacturing facilities bring specialized capabilities, skilled teams and production capacity together to support defense programs from prototype through production. Across the nation, we can align engineering and manufacturing resources with program needs while supporting secure, disciplined production.
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Long Beach, Mississippi
- Lynwood, Washington
- McEwen, Tennessee
- Sterling, Virginia
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Lawton-Fort Sill, Oklahoma*
PRODUCTION ADVANCEMENT
Scaling air defense for operational demand
Leidos is building and delivering additional IFPC Inc 2 launchers for the U.S. Army as the mobile air defense system advances toward full-rate production, helping expand protection against evolving aerial threats.
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SCALING STRIKE POWER
Modular cruise missiles for ground-launched combat, maritime platforms
Leidos will build an initial 3,000 Low-Cost Containerized Munitions (LCCM) for the Department of War, scaling fast to strengthen U.S. strike power. Full system design, development and test will result in production beginning in 2027.
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CRITICAL CAPABILITY DELIVERY
Leidos to accelerate hypersonic weapons production for U.S. Army and Navy
New contract unifies the Thermal Protection Shield (TPS) and Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) programs, accelerating delivery of this critical capability in alignment with Army acquisition reform initiatives.
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FAQs
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Rapid prototyping in defense accelerates the development of mission-ready systems from concept to operational capability. At Leidos, we combine digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, advanced manufacturing, and integrated testing to reduce development cycles and deliver production-ready solutions faster—designed for manufacturability, scalability, and real-world performance.
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Leidos integrates manufacturing readiness, supply chain strategy, and quality assurance early in the design process to streamline prototype-to-production transitions. With secure facilities and vertically integrated capabilities, including additive manufacturing, precision machining, electronics integration, and full-system testing, we reduce risk, compress timelines, and scale complex defense systems for field deployment.
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Leidos delivers rapid prototyping and manufacturing across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains—including missile defense systems, autonomous maritime platforms, advanced sensors, and satellite payloads. We specialize in high-performance, mission-critical systems that require secure production, precision engineering, and accelerated delivery to the warfighter.
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Leidos has demonstrated the ability to deliver operational prototypes in under a year—including an unmanned surface vessel delivered in as little as nine months from contract award.
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Leidos operates AS9100- and ISO-certified facilities with secure environments supporting government programs. Integrated quality, testing, and supply chain controls ensure consistent performance, scalability, and mission assurance.