Applied Energetics, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference Call for May 10, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time

Tucson, AZ, May 3, 2011 - Applied Energetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: AERG), announced that Joseph Hayden, President, and Humberto Astorga, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Company's results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, during a conference call scheduled for May 10, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The Company's financial results for the first quarter 2011 are scheduled to be released before the open of the market on May 10.

Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing +1 888 680 0893 (domestic) or +1 617 213 4858 (international) and entering access code 10944380, a few minutes before 11:00 a.m. ET on May 10, 2011. The call will also be broadcast live on the Internet and a link to the conference call will be available at www.appliedenergetics.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible two hours after its completion through May 17 by dialing +1 888 286 8010 (domestic) or +1 617 801 6888

(international) and entering access code 30392537. The call will also be archived for 30 days at www.appliedenergetics.com.

About Applied Energetics, Inc.

Applied Energetics develops and manufactures applied energy systems for military and commercial applications. Through our efforts in developing our core technology, Laser Guided Energy ("LGE"), we have gained expertise and proprietary knowledge in high performance lasers, high-voltage electronics, advanced dynamic optics and atmospheric and plasma interactions. We apply these technologies to deliver innovative solutions to urgent military requirements, including neutralizing improvised explosive devices ("IEDs") and other high priority missions of U.S. and allied military forces. We have developed an effective and robust counter-IED

("CIED") technology as a result of our research and development. Additionally, we develop and manufacture high voltage and ultra-short pulse ("USP") laser products for government and commercial customers for a range of applications.

For more information about Applied Energetics, please visit www.appliedenergetics.com.

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