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Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm want to make superdogs for the military

Source: Fast Company TechChris MorrisOctober 23, 2026
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Warhound emerged from stealth with substantial funding to enhance military working dogs through genetic engineering and high-tech equipment. The startup plans to clone and edit genes from top-performing service animals to improve their capabilities. Founders bring experience from Oculus VR, Anduril Industries, and Colossal, a de-extinction biotech company.

Key points

  • $200 million funding for genetic dog modification startup
  • Founded by Palmer Luckey (Oculus, Anduril) and Ben Lamm (Colossal)
  • Plans to clone and genetically enhance military working dogs
  • Company collecting blood samples from high-performing service animals

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