Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm Launch Startup for Genetically Modified Military Dogs
Defence entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and de-extinction founder Ben Lamm have launched Warhound with 200 million dollars in funding to genetically engineer working dogs for military use.
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Defence technology entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and Colossal Biosciences co-founder Ben Lamm have launched a new startup named Warhound to produce genetically engineered dogs for the United States military, Forbes Business and Wired Business reported. [1][2]
According to Wired Business, the startup came out of stealth on Wednesday after raising 200 million dollars in funding. The venture aims to create elite working dogs for law enforcement, emergency first responders, and military forces while equipping them with advanced body armor. [2]
Forbes Business and Wired Business reported that the new working dogs will be created using cloning and gene editing technology. Ben Lamm is known for his work at Colossal, a startup focused on de-extinction technology, including efforts to bring back the woolly mammoth. [1][2]
Wired Business reported that the company intends to rebuild the domestic supply of elite working dogs in the United States. Ben Lamm told the outlet that the initiative aims to reduce American dependency on European dog breeders for military canines. [2]
In short
- Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm launched the military dog startup Warhound with 200 million dollars in funding.
- Warhound plans to use cloning and gene editing to produce genetically modified dogs for military and law enforcement use.
- The startup aims to reduce American reliance on European breeders for working military dogs.
Sources
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- [1]The Woolly Mammoth Billionaire’s New Startup Is Genetically Engineering War Dogs For The MilitaryForbes Business, 12d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog StartupWired Business, 12d ago
- [3]Billionaires Palmer Luckey And Ben Lamm Spin Up Startup To Genetically Engineer Military DogsForbes, 12d ago
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