EQUIPThe Verge · 4h ago
Startup equips genetically enhanced dogs with Palmer Luckey’s military tech
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Defense startup Warhound is developing genetically modified military and police dogs integrated with advanced tactical technology. The venture combines Colossal Biosciences' genetic expertise with Anduril’s defense systems to enhance operational capabilities for U.S. security forces.
- 01Warhound leverages genetic engineering and military hardware to upgrade canine performance in defense sectors
- 02The startup is a collaboration between Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and Colossal Biosciences co-founder Ben Lamm
- 03Strategic integration includes equipping genetically enhanced animals with specialized military technology from Anduril
- 04Operations are based in Texas focusing on next-generation biological and technological solutions for law enforcement
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A new Texas-based defense startup has a plan to improve military and police dogs in the US: it's going to genetically modify them and equip them with Anduril's military technology. Warhound is the brainchild of Anduril's Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences (the company that says it's trying to resurrect extinct animals), […]