Applied Energetics Receives Contract From Air Force Research Laboratory

TUCSON, Ariz., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Energetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: AERG) today announced it has been awarded a $746 thousand Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory.  The Phase I project was completed in December of 2010.  The Company demonstrated in Phase I that its proprietary "Nested High Voltage" insulation geometry successfully reduces the volume required to insulate high voltages while being compatible and convenient for the production of militarized systems where space, volume, and reliability are critical factors.  In Phase II Applied Energetics will produce for the Air Force a smaller volume, high voltage pulse generator to power a High Power Microwave system.

Joseph Hayden, President of Applied Energetics, commented, "This award further demonstrates our ability to broaden the number of applications our proprietary technologies can address. We also believe this effort will further enhance our high voltage product line and strengthen our technological advantage."  

The program is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM.  The contract period of performance is 2 years.

About Applied Energetics, Inc.

Applied Energetics, Inc., based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in development and manufacture of advanced high performance lasers, high voltage electronics, advanced optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems for defense, aerospace, industrial, and scientific customers worldwide.  Applied Energetics pioneered the development of Laser Guided Energy (LGE) technology, and related solutions for defense and security applications.  For more information about Applied Energetics, please visit www.appliedenergetics.com.

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