# Thales to supply 400+ Minerva vision systems for US Marine Corps vehicles

Thales Defense & Security secured an order for over 400 Minerva imagers to upgrade US Marine Corps combat vehicles.

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Thales Defense & Security, Inc. received an order for more than 400 SharpView Dual Camera - Minerva imagers to upgrade US Marine Corps combat vehicles. [^1]

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claims to have eliminated a large number of US soldiers by striking a US base in Jordan. [^2]

US President Donald Trump nominated Hung Cao to become the permanent US Navy Secretary on Tuesday. [^3]

The Minerva imagers combine thermal and visible imaging capabilities into a single compact sensor to help crews maintain image quality in darkness, dust, smoke, and adverse weather. [^4]

The SharpView Dual Camera - Minerva system is designed specifically for modern combat vehicles and integrates seamlessly into existing platforms. [^5]

The IRGC stated that fighters from its Aerospace Force delivered a massive strike using ballistic missiles on a US Marine Corps base in Jordan known as Camp Tithin. [^6]

The strike followed US strikes on Iran, with explosions reported on Iran's southern coast. [^7]

US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran if it retaliates further. [^8]

Hung Cao has been serving as the acting US Navy Secretary since late April 2025 after his predecessor John Phelan departed without explanation. [^9]

Hung Cao was a 25-year career US Navy special operations officer who served in several SEAL teams deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. [^10]

Trump said on Truth Social that he nominated Cao because he is a true warrior and the best person to ensure the US Navy and Marine Corps remain the fiercest and best force the world has ever seen. [^11]

Thales says the Minerva camera is intended to help Marines identify hazards sooner, maneuver more effectively, and operate with greater confidence. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Thales Defense & Security, Inc. received an order for more than 400 SharpView Dual Camera - Minerva imagers to upgrade US Marine Corps combat vehicles. (Interesting Engineering, News)
2. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claims to have eliminated a large number of US soldiers by striking a US base in Jordan. (TASS, News)
3. US President Donald Trump nominated Hung Cao to become the permanent US Navy Secretary on Tuesday. (mint, News)
4. The Minerva imagers combine thermal and visible imaging capabilities into a single compact sensor to help crews maintain image quality in darkness, dust, smoke, and adverse weather. (Interesting Engineering, News)
5. The SharpView Dual Camera - Minerva system is designed specifically for modern combat vehicles and integrates seamlessly into existing platforms. (Interesting Engineering, News)
6. The IRGC stated that fighters from its Aerospace Force delivered a massive strike using ballistic missiles on a US Marine Corps base in Jordan known as Camp Tithin. (TASS, News)
7. The strike followed US strikes on Iran, with explosions reported on Iran's southern coast. (TASS, News)
8. US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran if it retaliates further. (TASS, News)
9. Hung Cao has been serving as the acting US Navy Secretary since late April 2025 after his predecessor John Phelan departed without explanation. (mint, News)
10. Hung Cao was a 25-year career US Navy special operations officer who served in several SEAL teams deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. (mint, News)
11. Trump said on Truth Social that he nominated Cao because he is a true warrior and the best person to ensure the US Navy and Marine Corps remain the fiercest and best force the world has ever seen. (mint, News)
12. Thales says the Minerva camera is intended to help Marines identify hazards sooner, maneuver more effectively, and operate with greater confidence. (Interesting Engineering, News)

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