US Marines, Australian Army plan tests around island-hopping Stern Landing Vessel

US Marines, Australian Army plan tests around island-hopping Stern Landing Vessel
US Marines, Australian Army plan tests around island-hopping Stern Landing Vessel

The SLV is the experimental precursor to the Marine Corps’ sought-after Medium Landing Ship.

Water games: Army observes Marine vessels at Project Convergence experiment

Water games: Army observes Marine vessels at Project Convergence experiment
Water games: Army observes Marine vessels at Project Convergence experiment

“Mechanical issues” sidelined the Army from debuting its new Maneuver Support Vessel-Light at this year’s experiment, while the USMC tested out the Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel and a stern landing vessel concept design.

Marine Corps to start testing out Stern Landing Vessel in March

Marine Corps to start testing out Stern Landing Vessel in March
Marine Corps to start testing out Stern Landing Vessel in March

The Stern Landing Vessel is the precursor to the Landing Ship Medium, the new vessel introduced by Force Design 2030.