Applied Energetics Selected for Department of the Air Force Strategic Funding IncreaseTUCSON, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2026 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse laser and directed energy technologies, today announced Applied Energetics has been selected for a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) opportunity by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, with potential funding of up to $4 million and additional potential funding of up to $4 million in matching funding from the sponsor, the Air National Guard. The initiative is open to small businesses with Phase II contracts awarded within the past two years, allowing them to apply for funding through an annual notice of opportunity.
Applied Energetics Announces Strategic Collaboration with Former Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. MurphyTUCSON, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a developer of advanced directed-energy and ultrashort-pulse laser technologies for defense and national security applications, today announced a strategic collaboration with The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army and the first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress.
Applied Energetics Appoints Chris Donaghey Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating OfficerTUCSON, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2022 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse laser technology, announced today that Chris Donaghey has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 1, 2022. In this role, Donaghey will lead all aspects of Applied Energetics financial strategy, performance, reporting and long-range business planning, as well as investor relations, treasury, controller, and audit operations.
Applied Energetics Awarded Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer Contract by U.S. Army for Directed Energy System DevelopmentTUCSON, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / June 21, 2022 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse laser technology, is pleased to provide further details on its $172,000 Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract with the U.S. Army for research and development of a directed energy system capable of defeating threats specified by the U.S. Army which it reported on June 8, 2022 in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The objective of the contract is the delivery of an ultra-broadband infrared (IR) source.
Applied Energetics Awarded Multi-Year Grant with the Office of Naval ResearchCompany to Develop an Ultrashort Pulse Laser System Capable of Defeating U.S Marine Corps-Specified Threats
