Startup aims to equip genetically enhanced dogs with Palmer Luckey’s military tech — SkimNews
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- Warhound launched with $200 million in funding to genetically modify and technologically augment military and police dogs for elite U.S. operations
- Palmer Luckey co-founded Warhound and contributed Anduril’s military tech, though he holds no equity or ongoing role in the startup
- Ben Lamm and Colossal Biosciences will apply gene editing to eliminate health issues and enhance traits like speed, agility, and scent detection in working dogs
- Anduril will supply cybernetic Augments including eye and ear protection and EagleEye surveillance systems to equip the enhanced dogs
- David Spirk, a Marine veteran and intelligence specialist, was named CEO of Warhound with a focus on healthier dogs and safer missions
- Colossal Biosciences is using its expertise in genetics and cloning to create a new type of high-performance dog based on Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds
- American Humane Society will guide Warhound’s ethical standards and certify its training programs for the genetically modified dogs
Why it matters: The U.S. currently relies on Europe for 80% of its military dogs, with fewer than half passing training. Warhound’s approach could cut acquisition time and costs while increasing mission readiness—if public and ethical concerns over genetic modification don’t derail adoption by defense and law enforcement agencies.
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