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[^2]\n\nUS President Donald Trump nominated Hung Cao to become the permanent US Navy Secretary on Tuesday. [^3]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe SharpView Dual Camera - Minerva system is designed specifically for modern combat vehicles and integrates seamlessly into existing platforms. [^5]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe strike followed US strikes on Iran, with explosions reported on Iran's southern coast. [^7]\n\nUS President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran if it retaliates further. [^8]\n\nHung Cao has been serving as the acting US Navy Secretary since late April 2025 after his predecessor John Phelan departed without explanation. [^9]\n\nHung Cao was a 25-year career US Navy special operations officer who served in several SEAL teams deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. [^10]\n\nTrump 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]\n\nThales says the Minerva camera is intended to help Marines identify hazards sooner, maneuver more effectively, and operate with greater confidence. 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