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Warhound, based in Texas, will also equip its canines with “Anduril’s advanced cybernetic Augments, software
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“So no dogs with lasers?” WIRED asked Lamm.
Key facts
- Warhound is the brainchild of Anduril’s Palmer Luckey and Colossal Biosciences cofounder Ben Lamm
- The company anticipates the first round of puppies to be born in early 2027
- David Spirk, a former Department of Defense chief data officer who most recently worked at Palantir, is serving as chief executive, and investors include In-Q-Tel, Sequoia Capital, and ARK Invest
- Neither Luckey nor Lamm will be involved in Warhound’s day-to-day, although Lamm is on the company’s board, he says
Summary
A new startup launched today with the definitely not terrifying mission of creating genetically enhanced dogs for the United States military, law enforcement, and emergency first responders. Warhound is the brainchild of Anduril’s Palmer Luckey and Colossal Biosciences cofounder Ben Lamm. Lamm tells WIRED that Warhound is gene-editing its first batch of dogs. The initial rounds of gene-editing will focus on eliminating common health conditions that impact these breeds, like hip dysplasia. Warhound, based in Texas, will also equip its canines with “Anduril’s advanced cybernetic Augments, software, and battlefield situational awareness,” according to a press releaseAsked if this means the dogs will be some kind of cyborgs, Lamm clarifies that the plan right now is to supply them with tools like “advanced body armor” rather than, say, embedding some sort of computer in their dog bodies.