10/24/2026
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🚨BREAKING: Warhound, a defense-tech startup founded by Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, has raised $200 million in seed funding to genetically engineer war dogs for the U.S. military.
Lamm is co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, the company behind the de-extinction of the dire wolf, which died out roughly 10,000 years ago.
Warhound plans to biobank genetic material from top-performing working dogs and clone them. The company is focusing on breeds such as the Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd. It will edit genes to improve performance, including speed, agility, and olfactory sensors for tasks like bomb sniffing, while also removing common health issues such as hip dysplasia.
Luckey’s Anduril will supply the dogs with advanced body armor, ear coverings, goggles, and other equipment, including integration with systems like EagleEye.
Lamm said the combination of genetically modified dogs and advanced equipment will make both the dogs and their human handlers safer.
The first batch of puppies is expected to be born in early 2027 and then begin training. The company aims to reduce U.S. dependence on European breeders for military dogs.
Warhound came out of stealth this week with backing from investors including Sequoia and In-Q-Tel. The dogs do not yet exist. Initial gene editing is focused on health and performance enhancements. Anduril will provide hardware and software for situational awareness.
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm’s Warhound raised $200 million to genetically engineer and equip military dogs. The first puppies are expected in early 2027.
