Startup Plans Genetically Modified Military Dogs With Faster Speed and Sharper Smell
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Oct 23
Startup Plans Genetically Modified Military Dogs With Faster Speed and Sharper Smell
3 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Oct 23
Summary
A startup is pursuing genetically modified military dogs designed to run faster, detect scents more sharply and avoid common inherited conditions.
The effort aims to give U.S. soldiers a battlefield edge by upgrading dogs already used in military operations with traits tailored for future combat needs.
The project extends the Pentagon's long-running reliance on new technology to improve battlefield performance, this time through bioengineered working animals.