MCWL Charters New Stern Landing Vessel to Spearhead Marine Corps Littoral Modernization
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 17 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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MCWL Charters New Stern Landing Vessel to Spearhead Marine Corps Littoral Modernization
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DARWIN, Australia -The U.S. Marine Corps has chartered the MATILDA 1, a specialized Stern Landing Vessel (SLV), to test and develop new tactics for coastal warfare. This three-year initiative, in close partnership with the Australian Army, will enhance mobility an . . .
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MCWL Charters New Stern Landing Vessel to Spearhead Marine Corps Littoral Modernization
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DARWIN, Australia -The U.S. Marine Corps has chartered the MATILDA 1, a specialized Stern Landing Vessel (SLV), to test and develop new tactics for coastal warfare. This three-year initiative, in close partnership with the Australian Army, will enhance mobility an . . .