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accession: "0001213900-26-108233"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AERG"
cik: "0000879911"
company_name: "APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-10-09T12:30:12+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T15:17:18.824089+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
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# Applied Energetics validates next-gen ultrashort-pulse laser, building two prototype systems

## Summary
- Validated a next-generation ultrashort-pulse laser architecture delivering higher power and significantly improved beam quality, extending effective range against Group 1 and Group 2 drones.
- Two prototypes now under construction: an extended-range counter-drone (C-sUAS) system and a backpackable laser system for select national security applications.
- CEO Chris Donaghey called it 'a defining moment'; company cites a structured timeline of continuous testing and iterative validation to optimize power output and long-range precision.
- No quantitative power, beam-quality, revenue, bookings or contract-value figures were disclosed in the release.
- Applied Energetics will attend the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, DC, October 12-14, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-108233
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AERG
- cik: 0000879911
- company_name: APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-10-09T12:30:12+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/879911/000121390026108233/0001213900-26-108233-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/879911/000121390026108233/ea0308187-8k_applied.htm

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