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Applied Energetics Next-Generation Laser Architecture Delivers Dramatic Beam Quality Improvements and Enhanced Power, Advancing Longer-Range Counter-Drone Capabilities and Paving the Way for Backpackable Directed Energy Systems

$AERGPress releaseOct 8, 2026, 1:45 PM ETRead the release

Applied Energetics announced validation of a next-generation ultrashort-pulse laser architecture delivering higher power and significantly improved beam quality. The company says the advance extends effective range against Group 1 and Group 2 drones and enables backpackable directed-energy systems; prototypes of both systems are now under construction.

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