Applied Energetics, Inc. (AERG)

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News re "Laser Directed Energy" published today. 1. Directed energy weapons for surface ships — which are becoming more effective at increasing ranges — were recently mentioned by the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday in an essay from SeaPower Magazine.

Gilday told participants at the US Naval Institute’s Defense Forum Washington webcast that the Navy would quickly buy more submarines, hypersonic missiles and laser weapons in the event that the service received an extra US$5 billion in budget money.

In the SeaPower report, Gilday is also quoted as saying he wants to go “way faster” with lasers, adding “I need to be able to knock down missiles.”

2. Plans for the Army's Stryker-Mounted Laser Shoot-Off Enter Final Stages

AERG may not be involved with either of the two stories above, however
I think the unique and top secret Laser Guided Energy technology wholly owned by AERG will eventually be licensed by the DOD and major defense companies. Just as bullets replaced arrows with the development of guns, laser systems are needed NOW to defend against possible hypersonic missiles and drones.