Wired · The Verge
Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Palmer Luckey, founder of defense technology company Anduril, and Ben Lamm, co-founder of genetic engineering firm Colossal Biosciences, announced a new startup called Warhound on Wednesday. According to Wired, the company emerged from stealth with $200 million in funding and stated a mission to create "elite working dogs" equipped with "advanced body armor." The Verge reported that Warhound is based in Texas and plans to genetically modify dogs for use by military and police while integrating Anduril's military technology.
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