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Startup equips genetically enhanced dogs with Palmer Luckey’s military tech

The Verge·Jess Weatherbed·about 15 hours ago
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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 ), and it’s already secured $200 million in funding from investors.

Warhound plans to use Colossal’s work in genetics, cloning, and animal biology to “produce healthier dogs with characteristics suited to demanding missions,” with Anduril then equipping them with its “advanced cybernetic Augments.” That includes eye and ear protection and EagleEye military technology to provide the dogs and their handlers with “greater awareness and protection in the field.”

“Man’s best friend deserves man’s best tech,” Luckey said in the press announcement.…

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