Applied Energetics, Inc. announced that it has exercised its option to lease more than 5,000 square feet of additional space at the University of Arizona Tech Park to support the Company's investment in a new Battle Lab and laser manufacturing capacity to ensure it has the critical infrastructure in place to fulfill both current and possible future priority U.S. military programs. With this expansion, the Company will occupy approximately 26,000 sq. ft. of space at the Arizona Tech Park.

The new space is a high bay, light industrial facility that is expected to host Applied Energetics' Battle Lab to support laser system testing against relevant targets and emerging threats. The Lab is expected to enable technology maturation and be the venue for customer and partner demonstrations under realistic and controlled conditions. The facility, as planned, will also provide the capability to manufacture, integrate, and test advanced lasers as Applied Energetics makes its anticipated transition of its technology to the next stage of its lifecycle.

Key features of the Battle Lab are expected to include: Multi-Domain Simulation: Enabling the simulation of complex environments, providing comprehensive testing capabilities for integrated operations. Advanced Sensor Integration: Cutting-edge sensor technology to monitor and analyze every aspect of the testing process, delivering precise data to inform future innovations. Real-Time Feedback: Offering real-time feedback and analysis, providing engineers and developers with the right information to support technology integration efforts.

Collaborative Environment: A design that fosters collaboration, and provides a venue to host military and industry partners, encouraging the exchange of ideas and accelerating the development of next-generation technologies.