Applied Energetics Selected for Department of the Air Force Strategic Funding Increase
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Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) announced it has been selected for a Department of the Air Force Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) opportunity by AFWERX, with potential funding of up to $4 million and additional potential matching funds of up to $4 million from the Air National Guard.
According to Applied Energetics, STRATFI is designed to help small businesses with recent Phase II contracts scale innovations for operational defense use. The company develops fiber-based ultrashort pulse laser and directed energy systems aimed at defense and dual-use applications.
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- Selected for AFWERX STRATFI opportunity with potential funding up to $4 million plus up to $4 million matching from the Air National Guard
- Access to STRATFI program designed to provide $3 million–$15 million per project to scale innovations for operational defense use
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TUCSON, 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
STRATFI helps bridge this gap by providing
About Applied Energetics
Applied Energetics, Inc. specializes in advanced laser and photonics systems, particularly fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies. With 26 patents and 2 patents pending, Applied Energetics' proprietary architecture enables orders of magnitude size-weight-power reductions, a key differentiator when compared with traditional continuous wave (CW) laser technology with larger footprints. AE's powerful, dual-use systems are designed for integration and deployment on numerous potential defense platforms for the delivery of high intensity, ultrashort pulses of light to disable or destroy a target. These technologies have applications in both national security and commercial markets. Today, AE's USP optical technologies are being designed to offer flexibility and power for complex missions in national security such as enhancing layered defense strategies to counter complex threats.
For more information about Applied Energetics and its innovative technologies, please visit www.appliedenergetics.com.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a division within the Air Force Research Laboratory, partners with small businesses, startups and nontraditional vendors to address challenges facing Airmen and Guardians. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, AFWERX strengthens the defense industrial base by expanding access to innovators, building partnerships and accelerating the transition of critical technologies to operational capability. In fiscal year 2025, AFWERX awarded more than 1,000 contracts totaling
Applied Energetics, Inc. Investor information contact:
Kevin McGrath
Managing Director Cameron Associates, Inc.
kevin@cameronassoc.com T: 646-418-7002
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SOURCE: Applied Energetics, Inc.
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