Applied Energetc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser systems, has appointed Warren Spector as Vice President of Finance. Spector brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience, including significant CFO roles at major companies. His most recent position was CFO at Crossroads Live Group, where he strengthened global financial capabilities and implemented financial planning systems. Previously, he served as CFO at Raycom Media (sold for $3.65B to Gray Television), Barrington Broadcasting Group (sold to Sinclair), and as EVP/COO at Fisher Communications. Spector, a UCLA graduate with degrees in Economics and MBA, joins AERG as part of the company's broader leadership expansion, which includes recent additions to the board of directors and engineering team.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser systems, has announced its CEO Chris Donaghey's participation in two upcoming virtual investor events. The first event is the Webull Tech Week Corporate Webinar Series on June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. The second event is the Force Family Office Webinar on Defense Tech, scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT, featuring a fireside chat between Donaghey and Glenn Mattson, Managing Director of Equity Research at Ladenburg Thalmann. The Defense Tech webinar will focus on topics including Drone/Counter Drone technology, Golden Dome, and the evolving battlefield landscape.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a specialist in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser technology, has secured a $250,000 contract with the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). The contract, set to begin by June 10, 2025, involves supporting LLE's research initiatives in pulsed laser technologies. This collaboration pairs Applied Energetics' expertise in directed energy systems with one of the nation's leading laser research facilities.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser systems, has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors effective June 4, 2025. CEO Chris Donaghey, who joined the company in November 2024 with over 20 years of aerospace and defense experience, and Scott Andrews, a seasoned executive with 40+ years of leadership experience across various industries, have been added to the board. Andrews currently serves as Chair-Board of Trustees of The Virginia Retirement System, the 14th largest pension fund in the U.S. Following these appointments, the board now consists of seven directors, with four being independent. The additions aim to strengthen the company's leadership and governance structure during a crucial growth phase.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) has secured two new patents from the USPTO, strengthening its position in advanced laser technologies. The first patent (No. 12,171,055) covers techniques for generating range-specific thermal plasma using ultrashort pulse lasers to disrupt hypersonic vehicles. The second patent (No. 12,320,702) describes a tunable UV-C pulsed light system for pathogen detection and neutralization. These additions bring AERG's patent portfolio to 27 issued patents, focusing on advanced laser systems, optical technologies, and directed energy solutions for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) has appointed Dr. Kevin Gunde as Senior Vice President and Head of Engineering, effective immediately. Dr. Gunde, who previously served on the company's Advisory Board since September 2022, brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the defense sector and intelligence domain.

Dr. Gunde specializes in developing and transitioning innovative technologies from research laboratories to operational defense and intelligence applications. His expertise spans ISR hardware, RF, Optics, Communications, Power, Mechanical, Electrical, and HMI Engineering. CEO Chris Donaghey emphasized that Dr. Gunde's appointment comes at a pivotal moment for advancing the company's laser technologies in defense applications.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a developer of advanced optical technologies and pulsed laser systems, announced its participation in the upcoming Ladenburg Thalmann Technology Innovation EXPO25. CEO Chris Donaghey will present on May 21, 2025, at 3:30 pm EDT at Convene - 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY.

The presentation will be available via live webcast, and investors can access it through the event's website. One-on-one meetings with the company can be arranged through the conference website.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) has advanced to the next phase of its strategic collaboration with Kord Technologies, a KBR subsidiary, to develop and integrate an advanced pulsed laser system with Kord's FIREFLY High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS).

The development will take place at Applied Energetics' new Battle Lab in Tucson, Arizona. The integration aims to create a layered, multifunctional system designed to counter emerging threats. If successful, this collaboration could enhance FIREFLY's capabilities across defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection markets.

The development activities will focus on refining system performance, optimizing integration, and validating operational effectiveness, with the goal of achieving technical milestones that could generate additional customer interest and contract opportunities.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) announced the opening of its new Battle Lab, a testing and demonstration facility for ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) technologies, located at the University of Arizona Tech Park. The facility aims to accelerate development of USP laser systems for counter-ISR applications and will serve as a manufacturing and integration center.

The company appointed Dr. Patrick Roumayah as Director of the Battle Lab, System Integration and Test. Dr. Roumayah, who joined as Senior Scientist in August 2023, previously worked at Lockheed Martin and Fibertek.

The Battle Lab features include a dynamic testing environment replicating operational scenarios, live demonstration capabilities for USP laser systems against threats like optical sensors and drones, collaboration space for partners, and advanced data collection systems for performance optimization.