Every 8-K that APPLIED ENERGETICS INC (AERG) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow AERG and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full AERG filings page.
Applied Energetics, Inc. (AERG) announced successful validation of a next-generation architecture for its ultrashort-pulse laser technology, reporting higher power and significantly improved beam quality. The company says the combination enables more effective laser-energy delivery over greater distances and expects the advances to materially extend the effective range of systems designed to counter Group 1 and Group 2 drones. It also says the architecture supports the technical viability of backpackable laser systems.
Applied Energetics is constructing two prototypes using the architecture: an extended-range counter-drone system designed for Group 1 and Group 2 threats, and a backpackable laser system intended for select national security applications. The company says it remains focused on continuous testing and iterative validation to optimize power output and long-range precision. Its stated intellectual-property portfolio includes 26 patents and 6 pending patents. Applied Energetics plans to attend the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C., October 12–14, 2026.
Applied Energetics, Inc. filed a current report describing the launch of a new corporate website and refreshed brand identity that highlight its focus on ultrashort pulse laser and directed energy defense technologies. The site remains at www.appliedenergetics.com and is positioned as a central hub for company and investor information.
The website features updated visual design and messaging to explain the company’s mission, technological differentiation, and emphasis on counter-sensor and counter-autonomy capabilities in modern, increasingly autonomous and electronically contested battlefields. Applied Energetics also underscores that it posts SEC reports, investor presentations, and status updates on the site to keep stakeholders informed.
Applied Energetics, Inc. reported that it has been awarded a follow-on Phase 1 contract of approximately $250,000 from the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics. The work supports a multi-phase advanced laser technology program focused on pulsed laser technologies and is expected to begin in April 2026.
The company positions itself as a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser technologies, highlighting 25 patents and 3 pending. Its fiber-based ultrashort pulse systems are designed for defense and commercial uses where compact, high-intensity laser capabilities are important.
Applied Energetics, Inc. appointed Warren Spector as Chief Financial Officer effective January 28, 2026, elevating him from his prior role as Vice President of Finance. He brings decades of senior finance and operating experience, including prior CFO roles at Crossroads Live and Raycom Media.
The company entered into a three-year Executive Employment Agreement with automatic one-year renewals. Mr. Spector will receive a $300,000 annual cash salary, eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus, and incentive stock options to purchase up to 575,000 shares at $1.78 per share under the 2018 Incentive Stock Plan.
The options vest immediately for 75,000 shares and in four equal annual installments for the remaining 500,000 shares, and he agreed to forfeit options previously issued as Vice President of Finance. The agreement includes standard benefits, expense reimbursement, and severance of 90 days’ pay plus pro rata bonus in certain termination scenarios.
Applied Energetics, Inc. announced the completion of a private placement offering of $10.8M in a press release dated October 9, 2025. The filing lists the press release as exhibit 99.1 and the cover page interactive data file as exhibit 104. The Form 8-K is signed by Christopher Donaghey, President and Chief Executive Officer.
The disclosure is concise: it confirms that the company completed the financing but does not include financing terms, investor identities, use of proceeds, or the number of shares or securities issued. Those details are not provided in the submitted text.
Applied Energetics, Inc. reported the appointment of Dr. David Spence as Chief Product Officer in a press release dated October 8, 2025. The filing is an 8-K notification signed by Christopher Donaghey, President and Chief Executive Officer.
The announcement indicates a leadership change for product management but provides no additional detail on Dr. Spence's responsibilities, prior role, compensation, or an effective start date. No financial results, transactions, or other material agreements are disclosed in the provided text.
Applied Energetics, Inc. reported that on September 25, 2025 its Board of Directors established two key governance bodies: an Audit Committee and a Compensation Committee. These committees are intended to oversee the company’s financial reporting and its executive and director compensation policies.
Both committees are composed of Bradford Adamczyk, Michael Alber and Scott Andrews. Scott Andrews will serve as Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and Michael Alber will serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee. The company states that, as formed, these committees meet the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the OTCQB, even though the OTCQB does not currently require such committees. The company also notes it plans to adjust committee membership or charters in the future if needed to comply with applicable requirements.
Applied Energetics, Inc. reported that it has appointed Brigadier General (Ret) Samuel “Luke” Peterson to its Board of Advisors, effective September 25, 2025. This move brings additional military and defense-related experience to the company’s advisory ranks.
For his role on the Board of Advisors, Gen. Peterson will receive a monthly cash stipend and stock options that are subject to vesting over time, aligning part of his compensation with the company’s equity. The company also issued a press release describing this appointment and filed it as an exhibit to this report.
Applied Energetics, Inc. filed an 8-K that includes a table of named individuals and numeric holdings tied to the company’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share. The filing lists officers and directors such as John Schultz, Gregory J. Quarles, Scott Andrews, Christopher Donaghey, Bradford T. Adamczyk, and Mary P. O’Hara alongside numerical entries including 58,161,888, 57,678,390, and a repeated total figure of 70,492,976.
The form is signed by Christopher Donaghey, identified as President and Chief Executive Officer. The submission appears to report ownership-related numeric disclosures for named individuals but does not include explicit column headings or explanatory text that define each number in the excerpt provided.