Palmer Luckey's Warhound Raises $200M to Engineer Military Canines
The startup plans to use gene editing to create dogs that detect explosives, with Colossal Biosciences handling cloning operations.
By Aiko Soto ·
Warhound, a new startup founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, has raised $200 million to develop genetically enhanced dogs for military service. The company stated that its canines will be trained to detect explosives and provide protection for troops. Reports published on October 23, 2026, identify Sequoia as an investor in the venture.
Colossal Biosciences is collaborating with Warhound on the biological side of the project. The firm will assist with cloning and gene editing procedures to modify the animals' DNA. This partnership aims to create a new class of working dogs tailored specifically for combat environments.
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