Applied Energetics Appoints Gregory J. Quarles, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer

 Dr. Quarles Brings a Successful and Proven Record of Building Value in Advanced Opto-Electronic Companies

Tucson, AZ, April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Applied Energetics, Inc. AERG, today announced the appointment of Gregory J. Quarles, Ph.D. as President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, effective May 6, 2019. He will lead the company in its development of next generation advanced defense technologies based on ultra-short pulse and laser guided energy. Dr. Quarles is an experienced CEO, Board Member and renowned physicist with over 30 years of experience driving cutting-edge laser, optics, and photonics technology development and operations within advanced industrial companies. Additionally, Dr. Quarles is a globally recognized leader for his strategic partnerships with the Department of Defense and his innovative work in the progression of global materials research, specifically developing new laser devices for a variety of military, medical, and industrial applications.

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ABOUT APPLIED ENERGETICS INC.

Applied Energetics, Inc., "AE" 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 and holds all crucial intellectual property rights to the development and use of Laser Guided Energy (LGE) technology and related solutions for commercial, defense and security applications, and are protected by 25 patents and 11 additional Government Sensitive Patent Applications "GSPA". The company's GSPA's are held under secrecy orders of the US government and allow AE greatly extended protection rights.

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

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