17 July 2026 MCWL Charters New Stern Landing Vessel to Spearhead Marine Corps Littoral Modernization 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 and sustainment for forces operating...