Thales' Minerva Thermal CameraThales Defense & Securit has received an order for more than 400 SharpView Dual Camera for the U.S. Marine Corps combat vehicles. The award advances the Marine Corps’ modernization of Amphibious Combat Vehicle Personnel (ACV-P) and Command (ACV-C) variants by augmenting legacy camera systems with advanced dual-band imaging technology. By combining thermal and visible imaging capabilities into a single compact sensor, the SharpView Dual Camera also called Minerva helps crews maintain image quality and situational awareness in conditions where traditional cameras can struggle, including darkness, dust, smoke, glare and adverse weather. The SharpView Dual Camera – Minerva is designed to operate in often extreme environments while providing clear, real-time imagery that helps crews maintain awareness and respond effectively in a constantly changing environment. Minerva has also been selected for evaluation and testing as part of the U.S. Army’s XM30 program, which aims to modernize next-generation combat vehicles with improved crew protection and situational awareness.