Applied Energetics Selected to Participate in Missile Defense Agency's Golden Dome (SHIELD) Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Vehicle

Core Insights - Applied Energetics, Inc. has been selected to participate in the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD IDIQ contract vehicle, positioning the company to compete for future rapid task or delivery orders [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Applied Energetics is a leader in ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) and directed-energy technologies [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The SHIELD program is a significant component of the Department of War's Golden Dome missile defense initiative, aimed at creating a layered defense against advanced ballistic and cruise missile threats [1] - The SHIELD initiative will support technology demonstrations, missile tracking, resilient communications, and other national defense missions [1]