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Trump-Linked Startup Tests Humanoid Robots in Ukraine War Zone

San Francisco-based startup Foundation Future Industries secured $24 million in Pentagon research contracts for feasibility testing in inspection, logistics, and weapons handling across the U.S. Armed Forces.
Earlier this year, Foundation sent two Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots to Ukraine for pilot demonstrations, testing logistics and supply pickups in hazardous areas to reduce soldier risk.
Eric Trump, the second son of the sitting president, recently joined the firm as chief strategy advisor, prompting Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren to allege the contracts were "corruption in plain sight."
Foundation CEO Sankaet Pathak plans to deliver upgraded Phantom 2 units this year with "superhuman abilities," targeting frontline deployment with the U.S. military within 12 to 18 months.
Experts remain skeptical about "science fiction trope" humanoid combat robots, noting current systems lack sufficient battery life and water resistance for sustained military operations despite dual-use classification.

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