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Warhound, a startup founded by Ben Lamm and Palmer Luckey, has emerged from stealth with plans to genetically engineer dogs for military and law enforcement applications, according to TechCrunch. The company aims to develop enhanced canines equipped with Anduril gear, combining genetic engineering with advanced military hardware to create a new class of working animals for defense purposes. The venture represents a convergence of biotechnology and defense technology, raising questions about the ethics and capabilities of genetically modified animals in combat scenarios. Warhound's emergence highlights growing interest among military contractors in applying genetic engineering and AI-driven systems to traditional defense domains.