Applied Energetics and Kord Technologies Announce Strategic Collaboration on Advanced Pulsed Laser Development for Kord’s Firefly High Energy Laser Weapon System
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) has advanced to the next phase of its strategic collaboration with Kord Technologies, a KBR subsidiary, to develop and integrate an advanced pulsed laser system with Kord's FIREFLY High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS).
The development will take place at Applied Energetics' new Battle Lab in Tucson, Arizona. The integration aims to create a layered, multifunctional system designed to counter emerging threats. If successful, this collaboration could enhance FIREFLY's capabilities across defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection markets.
The development activities will focus on refining system performance, optimizing integration, and validating operational effectiveness, with the goal of achieving technical milestones that could generate additional customer interest and contract opportunities.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) ha progredito nella fase successiva della sua collaborazione strategica con Kord Technologies, una sussidiaria di KBR, per sviluppare e integrare un avanzato sistema laser pulsato con il sistema d'arma laser ad alta energia FIREFLY di Kord (HELWS).
Lo sviluppo avverrà nel nuovo Battle Lab di Applied Energetics a Tucson, Arizona. L'integrazione mira a creare un sistema multilivello e multifunzionale progettato per contrastare minacce emergenti. Se avrà successo, questa collaborazione potrebbe migliorare le capacità di FIREFLY nei mercati della difesa, della sicurezza interna e della protezione delle infrastrutture critiche.
Le attività di sviluppo si concentreranno sul perfezionamento delle prestazioni del sistema, sull'ottimizzazione dell'integrazione e sulla convalida dell'efficacia operativa, con l'obiettivo di raggiungere traguardi tecnici che potrebbero generare ulteriore interesse da parte dei clienti e opportunità di contratto.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) ha avanzado a la siguiente fase de su colaboración estratégica con Kord Technologies, una subsidiaria de KBR, para desarrollar e integrar un avanzado sistema láser pulsado con el Sistema de Armas Láser de Alta Energía FIREFLY de Kord (HELWS).
El desarrollo tendrá lugar en el nuevo Battle Lab de Applied Energetics en Tucson, Arizona. La integración tiene como objetivo crear un sistema multifuncional y en capas diseñado para contrarrestar amenazas emergentes. Si tiene éxito, esta colaboración podría mejorar las capacidades de FIREFLY en los mercados de defensa, seguridad nacional y protección de infraestructuras críticas.
Las actividades de desarrollo se centrarán en perfeccionar el rendimiento del sistema, optimizar la integración y validar la efectividad operativa, con el objetivo de alcanzar hitos técnicos que podrían generar un interés adicional de los clientes y oportunidades de contrato.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG)는 KBR의 자회사인 Kord Technologies와의 전략적 협력의 다음 단계로 나아갔으며, Kord의 FIREFLY 고 에너지 레이저 무기 시스템(HELWS)과 통합된 고급 펄스 레이저 시스템을 개발하고 있습니다.
개발은 애플리드 에너제틱스의 새로운 배틀랩이 있는 애리조나주 투손에서 진행됩니다. 통합의 목표는 새로운 위협에 대응하기 위해 설계된 다층적이고 다기능적인 시스템을 만드는 것입니다. 성공한다면, 이 협력은 방어, 국가 안보 및 중요한 인프라 보호 시장에서 FIREFLY의 능력을 향상시킬 수 있습니다.
개발 활동은 시스템 성능을 개선하고 통합을 최적화하며 운영 효율성을 검증하는 데 중점을 두며, 고객의 추가 관심과 계약 기회를 생성할 수 있는 기술적 이정표를 달성하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) a progressé vers la prochaine phase de sa collaboration stratégique avec Kord Technologies, une filiale de KBR, pour développer et intégrer un système laser pulsé avancé avec le système d'arme laser à haute énergie FIREFLY de Kord (HELWS).
Le développement aura lieu dans le nouveau Battle Lab d'Applied Energetics à Tucson, en Arizona. L'intégration vise à créer un système multicouche et multifonctionnel conçu pour contrer les menaces émergentes. Si elle réussit, cette collaboration pourrait améliorer les capacités de FIREFLY sur les marchés de la défense, de la sécurité intérieure et de la protection des infrastructures critiques.
Les activités de développement se concentreront sur le perfectionnement des performances du système, l'optimisation de l'intégration et la validation de l'efficacité opérationnelle, dans le but d'atteindre des étapes techniques qui pourraient générer un intérêt supplémentaire des clients et des opportunités de contrat.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) hat die nächste Phase seiner strategischen Zusammenarbeit mit Kord Technologies, einer Tochtergesellschaft von KBR, erreicht, um ein fortschrittliches gepulstes Lasersystem mit dem FIREFLY Hochenergie-Lasersystem (HELWS) von Kord zu entwickeln und zu integrieren.
Die Entwicklung findet im neuen Battle Lab von Applied Energetics in Tucson, Arizona, statt. Ziel der Integration ist es, ein mehrschichtiges, multifunktionales System zu schaffen, das darauf ausgelegt ist, auf aufkommende Bedrohungen zu reagieren. Sollte dies erfolgreich sein, könnte diese Zusammenarbeit die Fähigkeiten von FIREFLY in den Bereichen Verteidigung, nationale Sicherheit und Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen verbessern.
Die Entwicklungsaktivitäten konzentrieren sich auf die Verfeinerung der Systemleistung, die Optimierung der Integration und die Validierung der operativen Effektivität, mit dem Ziel, technische Meilensteine zu erreichen, die zusätzliches Kundeninteresse und Vertragsmöglichkeiten generieren könnten.
- Strategic collaboration with KBR subsidiary Kord Technologies could expand market opportunities
- Development of advanced military technology could lead to new defense contracts
- Potential to enhance existing FIREFLY system capabilities may increase market penetration
- Success of integration and development is not guaranteed
- No immediate revenue impact mentioned
- Timeline for development and commercialization not specified
TUCSON, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a company engaged in the development of advanced optical technologies and pulsed laser systems, has announced that it has moved to the next phase in its strategic collaboration with Kord Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, to explore the potential development and integration of an advanced pulsed laser system with Kord's FIREFLYTM High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS).
The development and integration efforts are planned to take place at Applied Energetics' newly established Battle Lab in Tucson, Arizona, a facility designed to facilitate the advancement of innovative laser technologies. If successful, the integration of Applied Energetics' pulsed laser technology with FIREFLY's existing architecture could result in a layered, multifunctional system designed to counter a range of emerging threats.
"This collaboration represents a major milestone in Applied Energetics' continued growth in directed energy technology," said Chris Donaghey, CEO at Applied Energetics. "If successfully developed and integrated, our pulsed laser technology could enhance FIREFLY's existing capabilities for current and future customers, expand its potential applications across defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection markets."
Kord Technologies, recognized for its work in air defense directed energy technology development and system integration, views this collaboration as an opportunity to explore advancements in layered air defense solutions.
"Firefly has demonstrated its effectiveness in military applications, and the potential integration of Applied Energetics' pulsed laser could further enhance its versatility," said Jon Shepard, FIREFLY Program Technical Manager at Kord Technologies. "This team effort is intended to complement Kord's directed energy capabilities and should contribute to our continued work in the counter-autonomy sector."
The teaming effort is intended to advance innovative directed energy capabilities that may create future opportunities in defense and security markets. The development and integration activities will focus on refining system performance, optimizing integration, and validating operational effectiveness, by striving to achieve key technical milestones that could lead to additional customer interest, contract opportunities, and expanded applications.
About Applied Energetics, Inc.
Applied Energetics, Inc. specializes in advanced laser and photonics systems, particularly fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies. With 26 patents and 8 patents pending, Applied Energetics' proprietary architecture enables orders of magnitude size-weight-power reductions, a key differentiator when compared with traditional continuous wave (CW) laser technology with larger footprints. AE's powerful, dual-use systems are designed for integration and deployment on numerous potential defense platforms for the delivery of high intensity, ultrashort pulses of light to disable or destroy a target. These technologies have applications in both national security and commercial markets. Today, AE's USP optical technologies are being designed to offer flexibility and power for complex missions in national security such as enhancing layered defense strategies to counter complex threats.
About Kord
KORD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KBR, is an integrated aerospace and defense company - connecting with its customers and partners to create results in a fast-changing world. KORD provides an extensive portfolio of cyber, aerospace, defense technology, integrated logistics and lifecycle solutions. KORD cultivates a diverse, skilled workforce adept at leveraging and integrating technologies to produce game-changing results.
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