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Press Release Nov 10, 2026
Applied Energetics Nominates Amprius CFO Ricardo C. Rodriguez for Election to Board of Directors

Experienced public-company executive brings Defense Tech expertise in advanced-technology commercialization, finance, capital markets, and strategic planning.
Press Release Oct 8, 2026
Applied Energetics Next-Generation Laser Architecture Delivers Dramatic Beam Quality Improvements and Enhanced Power, Advancing Longer-Range Counter-Drone Capabilities and Paving the Way for Backpackable Directed Energy Systems

Major Performance Improvements Unlock New Levels of Power, Precision and Portability
Press Release Aug 18, 2026
Applied Energetics Selected for Department of the Air Force Strategic Funding Increase
Press Release Jun 18, 2026
Applied Energetics Announces Strategic Collaboration with Former Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy
Press Release Jun 4, 2026
Applied Energetics, Inc. Announces Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the United States Military Academy at West Point
Press Release Jun 1, 2026
Applied Energetics to Participate in the 2026 Morgan Stanley National Security Innovation Summit
Press Release May 14, 2026
Applied Energetics Launches New Corporate Website and Brand Identity Reflecting the Future of Directed Energy Defense
Press Release Apr 23, 2026
Applied Energetics Awarded Follow-on Phase 1 Contract by the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics for Further Advanced Laser Technology Investigations
Press Release Mar 5, 2026
Applied Energetics to Participate in the 38th Annual ROTH Conference
Press Release Jan 29, 2026
Applied Energetics Appoints Warren Spector as Chief Financial Officer
Press Release Jan 9, 2026
CORRECTION BY SOURCE: Applied Energetics to Present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference

Correction: The incorrect webcast link was provided for the presentation. The correct webcast link for the Needham Conference presentation at 4:30 pm ET on Thursday, January 15, 2026 is https://wsw.com/webcast/needham148/aerg/2229297

Press Release Jan 9, 2026
Applied Energetics to Present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference
Press Release Dec 22, 2025
Applied Energetics Selected to Participate in Missile Defense Agency's Golden Dome (SHIELD) Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Vehicle

Designation positions Applied Energetics to compete for future potential rapid task or delivery orders
Press Release Dec 15, 2025
Applied Energetics Completes First Outdoor Testing of Ultrashort Pulse Laser System
Press Release Nov 10, 2025
Applied Energetics Appoints Dr. Matthew Seaford to Advisory Board
Press Release Nov 4, 2025
Applied Energetics CEO Chris Donaghey to Moderate Panel at the 8th Annual Baird Defense & Government Conference on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Press Release Oct 9, 2025
Applied Energetics Announces Completion of $10.8 Million Private Placement Offering
Press Release Sep 25, 2025
Applied Energetics Appoints BG(Ret) Samuel "Luke" Peterson to Advisory Board
Press Release Sep 10, 2025
Applied Energetics Strengthens IP Portfolio with Issuance of Two Breakthrough Patents in Raman Amplification and Coherent Optical Sources
Applied Energetics Promotes Keeley Hurley to Chief of Staff
Press Release Sep 8, 2025
Applied Energetics Promotes Keeley Hurley to Chief of Staff
Applied Energetics Achieves First Multi-Drone Camera Defeat with Pulsed Laser Air Defense System
Press Release Sep 5, 2025
Applied Energetics Achieves First Multi-Drone Camera Defeat with Pulsed Laser Air Defense System
Press Release Aug 14, 2025
Applied Energetics CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders
Press Release Jul 3, 2025
Applied Energetics Surpasses 1 Billion Watts Peak Power Milestone at Near-Infrared Wavelengths
Press Release Jun 23, 2025
Applied Energetics Announces the Appointment of Warren Spector as Vice President Finance, Further Bolstering Leadership Team to Support Growth Strategy
Press Release Jun 18, 2025
Applied Energetics Announces Attendance at Upcoming Virtual Investor Events
Press Release Jun 10, 2025
Applied Energetics Awarded Contract by the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics for Advanced Laser Technology Investigations
Applied Energetics Announces New Board Appointments
Press Release Jun 9, 2025
Applied Energetics Announces New Board Appointments

Chris Donaghey, CEO, elected to the Board

Scott Andrews, new independent director, brings significant expertise in finance, operations and business development
Press Release Jun 4, 2025
Applied Energetics Announces Issuance of Two New Patents Strengthening Its Portfolio in Advanced Laser Technologies

Patents cover new defense and commercial applications
Applied Energetics Announces Appointment of Kevin Gunde, PhD, as Senior Vice President, Head of Engineering
Press Release May 19, 2025
Applied Energetics Announces Appointment of Kevin Gunde, PhD, as Senior Vice President, Head of Engineering
Press Release May 12, 2025
Applied Energetics to Present at the Ladenburg Thalmann Technology Innovation EXPO25
Press Release Mar 25, 2025
Applied Energetics and Kord Technologies Announce Strategic Collaboration on Advanced Pulsed Laser Development for Kord’s Firefly High Energy Laser Weapon System
Press Release Jan 15, 2025
Applied Energetics Announces Completion of $4.8 Million Private Placement Offering
Press Release Dec 4, 2024
Applied Energetics to Present at The Benchmark Company 13th Annual Discovery One-on-One Conference on December 11th, 2024, in New York City
Press Release Dec 3, 2024
Applied Energetics and Kord Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Directed Energy and Pulsed Laser Technology Solutions
Applied Energetics Names Chris Donaghey President and CEO
Press Release Nov 25, 2024
Applied Energetics Names Chris Donaghey President and CEO
Press Release Jul 31, 2024
Applied Energetics to Present at the OTCQB Venture Virtual Investor Conference August 1st
Press Release Jul 8, 2024
Applied Energetics Announces Expansion of its Facilities at University of Arizona Tech Park to Support New Battle Lab and Laser Manufacturing
Applied Energetics Selected to Join DARPA’s BRIDGES Consortium for Space Superiority
Press Release May 22, 2024
Applied Energetics Selected to Join DARPA’s BRIDGES Consortium for Space Superiority
Press Release Apr 19, 2024
Applied Energetics to Continue Ultrashort Pulse Laser Program with Office of Naval Research

Grant awarded in May of 2022 transitions to new contract to fund ongoing development and testing of the Company's capabilities to disrupt intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors
Applied Energetics Announces Michael J. Alber as New Independent Board Member
Press Release Mar 27, 2024
Applied Energetics Announces Michael J. Alber as New Independent Board Member
Press Release Mar 5, 2024
Applied Energetics Names James Harrison, Ph.D., as Director of New Product Innovation
Press Release Feb 15, 2024
Applied Energetics Signs MOU with Photonics Innovator BluGlass
Press Release Aug 28, 2023
Applied Energetics Awarded $1.99 Million Multi-Year Contract with the Office of Naval Research
Applied Energetics Announces Expansion of its Tucson Headquarters at UA Tech Park
Press Release Jun 22, 2023
Applied Energetics Announces Expansion of its Tucson Headquarters at UA Tech Park
Press Release Jun 5, 2023
Applied Energetics Awarded $1.148 Million Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer Contract by the U.S. Army for Ultra-Broadband IRCM Source Development
Applied Energetics Announces Appointment of Dr. Stephen W. McCahon, as Chief Science Officer
Press Release May 8, 2023
Applied Energetics Announces Appointment of Dr. Stephen W. McCahon, as Chief Science Officer
Press Release Dec 8, 2022
Applied Energetics Announces Completion of $6.586 Million Private Placement of Common Stock
Applied Energetics Appoints Kevin Gunde, PhD, to its Advisory Board
Press Release Sep 28, 2022
Applied Energetics Appoints Kevin Gunde, PhD, to its Advisory Board
Press Release Jul 18, 2022
Applied Energetics Appoints Chris Donaghey Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Press Release Jun 21, 2022
Applied Energetics Awarded Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer Contract by U.S. Army for Directed Energy System Development