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John Deere, Boeing Defence UK To Enhance R-Gator

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Friday, February 12th, 2010

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John Deere [DE] and Boeing [BA] Defence UK announced a joint, 17-month development project to enhance the John Deere R-Gator? robotic utility vehicle to reduce the burden of soldiers in the field. "By teaming with Boeing Defence UK we are in a position to lighten the dismounted soldier's load, reduce their fatigue, increase their endurance and remove them from harm's way," said Mark Bodwell, group manager, business development, military affairs, John Deere. "John Deere and Boeing Defence UK are proud…

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