Sep. 5 at 2:08 PM
Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:
$AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser systems, announced a groundbreaking achievement in counter-drone defense—successfully neutralizing four drone-mounted cameras in just four seconds using its early prototype Pulsed Laser Air Defense (PLAID™) system.
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Among the highlights from the news release are:
• Successfully defeated four separate drone-mounted cameras in just four seconds during the August 20, 2025 demonstratio
• Achieved the first multi-drone “camera kills” in Applied Energetics’ development program
• Test imagery shows live feed disruption and sensor defeat effects achieved in real time
• Builds on the July 2025 milestone of surpassing the 1 billion watt peak power threshold with its USPL system
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Energetics, Chris Donaghey, noted, “This demonstration highlights the disruptive potential of our ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) systems for counter-UAS missions. Neutralizing four drones in four seconds is an extraordinary step forward in proving the real-world effects of our pulsed-laser platform. Our team continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, translating lab-scale breakthroughs into decisive operational capabilities. Our vision, ‘Direct Energy Anywhere,’ is embodied in this early prototype and milestone, advancing our mission to deliver decisive effects at tactically relevant ranges, all within an optimized size, weight, and power profile that enables integration and deployment across any platform or battlefield environment.”
See the full release at: https://feeds.issuerdirect.com/news-release.html?newsid=6688033185291453&symbol=AERG.
Applied Energetics continues to leverage its portfolio of 26 issued patents and 6 pending patents to advance next-generation defense and dual-use applications, specializing in optical fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies.
Learn more about Applied Energetics: https://www.appliedenergetics.com.
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