APPLIED ENERGETICS (AERG) Stock News, Jun-Sep 2025

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser systems, has promoted Keeley Hurley to the position of Chief of Staff. Previously serving as Engineering Project Manager, Hurley brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the laser industry, including roles at Coherent and DILAS Diode Laser.

As Chief of Staff, Hurley will focus on optimizing operations, enhancing strategic program alignment, and supporting scalable growth. Her extensive background includes leading Lean transformations, scaling production capabilities, and implementing cross-functional training programs. The appointment aligns with AE's strategy to scale operations and deliver pulsed-energy solutions for U.S. and allied forces.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) has achieved a significant milestone with its Pulsed Laser Air Defense (PLAID™) system, successfully neutralizing four drone-mounted cameras in just four seconds during a demonstration on August 20, 2025. This marks the company's first multi-drone "camera kills" in its development program.

The achievement follows the company's July 2025 milestone of exceeding 1 billion watt peak power with its ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) system. The demonstration validates the system's capability to deliver rapid and precise sensor disruption effects, advancing AE's mission of providing tactical directed energy solutions across various battlefield environments.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and optical technologies, reported significant progress in their PLAID™-L (Pulsed Lethality for Air Defense - Low Altitude) program, achieving key technical milestones including surpassing peak power performance targets.

The company secured $3 million in paid-in capital to support growth initiatives including indoor/outdoor testing, personnel expansion, and potential partnerships with DOD and defense tech integrators. AERG is pursuing a potential uplisting to a national stock market and advancing their capabilities in multi-wavelength technologies, advanced beam control, and packaging solutions.

The company's technology focuses on countering Group 1-2 UAS threats and electro-optic sensors, while supporting the Golden Dome for America initiative.

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by generating over 1 billion watts (1 gigawatt) of peak optical power at near-infrared wavelengths in their laboratory-scale ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) system. This achievement represents significant progress from their previous achievements: hundreds of thousands of watts in December 2023, 25 million watts in April 2025, and 400 million watts in May 2025.

The company's proprietary USPL technology demonstrates rapid advancement in directed energy capabilities, enabling precision disruption of sensors and advanced materials interactions. The next phase includes battle-lab demonstrations and outdoor testing in relevant mission conditions.

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.