Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCMKTS: AERG) is a U.S.-based defense technology company specializing in the research, development and commercialization of directed energy systems. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Applied Energetics has evolved since its founding in the early 1990s from an early innovator in photonic components to a provider of high-power microwave and laser-based solutions for military and security applications.
The company’s core offerings include high-power microwave (HPM) systems designed to disrupt or disable electronic targets, as well as advanced laser platforms used for sensing, imaging and non-kinetic countermeasures. Applied Energetics’ Photonic Disruption System (PDS) and related high-intensity microwave modules are engineered to counter unmanned aerial systems, vehicles and critical infrastructure threats without reliance on explosive ordnance.
Applied Energetics serves the U.S. Department of Defense, allied military agencies and prime defense contractors through both direct contracts and collaborative development initiatives. Its research facilities in Arizona support a broad range of programs spanning DARPA-sponsored studies, Navy and Army testing, and joint ventures to integrate directed energy payloads onto ground, air and maritime platforms.
The company’s leadership team brings together seasoned engineers, former defense officers and business executives with deep experience in commercialization and intellectual property management. Under the direction of its chief executive officer and board of directors, Applied Energetics continues to expand its patent portfolio and strategic partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation electromagnetic and laser-based defense technologies.
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