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accession: "0001213900-23-046228"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AERG"
cik: "0000879911"
company_name: "APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC."
filed_at: "2023-06-05T23:59:59+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Applied Energetics awarded $1.148M Phase II STTR contract from U.S. Army for IR countermeasure development

## Summary
- Contract value is $1.148 million; 24-month Phase II STTR for ultra-broadband IRCM source.
- Work performed with University of Arizona's College of Optical Sciences under STTR program.
- Follows successful Phase I; aims to disrupt electro-optic sensors at tactically relevant ranges.
- Initial contract award was disclosed on May 18, 2023; press release issued after government approval.
- CEO cites milestone in dual-use laser technology development for DoD customers.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-23-046228
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AERG
- cik: 0000879911
- company_name: APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-06-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/879911/000121390023046228/0001213900-23-046228-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/879911/000121390023046228/ea179822-8k_applied.htm

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