Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup
THE SO WHAT
A $200M check for Warhound’s genetically tuned, armored working dogs shows defense is widening the aperture beyond drones and software into bio-physical hybrids. Dual-use founders should expect more DoD appetite for “unconventional” platforms—and more scrutiny on ethics, export controls, and long-term support obligations.
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