APPLIED ENERGETICS RECEIVES CONTRACT

FOR MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS

TUCSON, Ariz.— June 4, 2008—Applied Energetics, Inc., (Nasdaq:AERG) today announced it has received a cost-plus contract for a classified system for the U.S. Marine Corps. Due to the sensitivity of the effort the customer has asked that program details not be publicly disclosed.

Regarding the contract, Dana Marshall, Chairman, CEO and President of Applied Energetics commented: “We appreciate the efforts of our customers, the U.S. Marine Corps, in moving this program forward at an accelerated pace, and look forward to continuing our promising collaboration with them.”

The agreement is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract issued by the U.S. Army (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD) with a ceiling value of approximately $9.3 million. The contract period of performance is twelve months.

About Applied Energetics, Inc.

Applied Energetics, Inc., 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 the development of Laser Guided Energy™ (LGE™) technology, and related solutions for defense and security applications. For more information about Applied Energetics, please visit www.appliedenergetics.com.

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