Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. The control room where the flights are run. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukra…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. What the pilot sees on her screen. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine, Pavl…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. She holds up the machine she flies. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine, Pav…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. Setting the controller before a flight. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine,…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. Both hands on the sticks. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine, Pavlograd, 20…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. A portrait above the face covering. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine, Pav…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. The pilot and her machine in the same room. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukra…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. Standing in front of the unit colours. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine, …
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. A young woman drone pilot of an unmanned systems battalion of the Ukrainian army, at her post near Pavlograd in April 2026, between the control screens and the machine she flies. The battalion patch on her sleeve. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine, Pavl…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. A profile under the forage cap. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Dé…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. A word between officers after the ceremony. Photograph by Fre…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. The formation breaks up on the square. Photograph by Fred MAR…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. Weapon at the shoulder in the ranks. Photograph by Fred MARIE…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. One officer alone on the paving. Photograph by Fred MARIE / D…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. Forage caps lined up in profile. Photograph by Fred MARIE / D…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. An officer salutes, seen from behind. Photograph by Fred MARI…
France, Toulouse, 2025-07-02. A military ceremony on the Place du Capitole in Toulouse in July 2025, marking the space dimension of the French Air and Space Force, with aircraft and launcher sections displayed on the square and a flypast. The salute held in profile. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défens…
France, Toulouse, 2026-02-18. At the French space command in Toulouse, exercise SPARTEX 2026 trains allied officers to face jamming, anti satellite missiles and cyber attacks on military satellites. The desks fill up as the scenario runs. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 20…
France, Toulouse, 2026-02-18. At the French space command in Toulouse, exercise SPARTEX 2026 trains allied officers to face jamming, anti satellite missiles and cyber attacks on military satellites. Eyes on the screens for the whole exercise. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse…
France, Toulouse, 2026-02-18. At the French space command in Toulouse, exercise SPARTEX 2026 trains allied officers to face jamming, anti satellite missiles and cyber attacks on military satellites. Two operators share the same problem. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2026…
France, Toulouse, 2026-02-18. At the French space command in Toulouse, exercise SPARTEX 2026 trains allied officers to face jamming, anti satellite missiles and cyber attacks on military satellites. The planning cell and its wall of notes. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2…
France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. A mannequin guards the optronics stand. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025, semina…
France, Toulouse, 2018-02-07. Exercise Acinonyx in February 2018, a full scale rehearsal by French paratroopers of the 11th parachute brigade before deployment, from the airfield loading and the mass drop to urban combat, artillery, mine clearance and chemical decontamination drills. Loading up at t…
France, Castres, 2020-09-29. Eagle Volunteer, a joint exercise in September 2020 in which French marine infantry paratroopers of the 8th regiment based at Castres train alongside soldiers of the American 173rd Airborne Brigade, from village assault and combat casualty care to command posts and the c…
France, Castres, 2020-09-29. Eagle Volunteer, a joint exercise in September 2020 in which French marine infantry paratroopers of the 8th regiment based at Castres train alongside soldiers of the American 173rd Airborne Brigade, from village assault and combat casualty care to command posts and the c…
France, Martignas-sur-Jalle, 2016-06-01. Out of season, the athletes of the French military ski team, nordic and alpine, go back to soldiering for a refresher course with a special forces regiment, from combat drill and shooting to water crossing and hand to hand. Two athletes with their kit before …
France, Martignas-sur-Jalle, 2016-06-01. Out of season, the athletes of the French military ski team, nordic and alpine, go back to soldiering for a refresher course with a special forces regiment, from combat drill and shooting to water crossing and hand to hand. Under the weight of the pack in the…
France, Martignas-sur-Jalle, 2016-06-01. Out of season, the athletes of the French military ski team, nordic and alpine, go back to soldiering for a refresher course with a special forces regiment, from combat drill and shooting to water crossing and hand to hand. Hidden in the grass with the weapon…
France, Martignas-sur-Jalle, 2016-06-01. Out of season, the athletes of the French military ski team, nordic and alpine, go back to soldiering for a refresher course with a special forces regiment, from combat drill and shooting to water crossing and hand to hand. Two shooters on the same line. Phot…
France, Martignas-sur-Jalle, 2016-06-01. Out of season, the athletes of the French military ski team, nordic and alpine, go back to soldiering for a refresher course with a special forces regiment, from combat drill and shooting to water crossing and hand to hand. Pistol at arm s length on the range…
France, Martignas-sur-Jalle, 2016-06-01. Out of season, the athletes of the French military ski team, nordic and alpine, go back to soldiering for a refresher course with a special forces regiment, from combat drill and shooting to water crossing and hand to hand. Night work in the command tent. Pho…
France, Martignas-sur-Jalle, 2016-06-01. Out of season, the athletes of the French military ski team, nordic and alpine, go back to soldiering for a refresher course with a special forces regiment, from combat drill and shooting to water crossing and hand to hand. Observation from the back of the ve…
France, Caylus, 2018-11-14. Exercise Falcon Amarante 2018 brings French, British and American paratroopers together at the Caylus camp, from the mass drop to the fight in the combat village. Watching the drop from the edge of the zone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11…
France, Guer, 2025-11-29. Officer cadets of the Saint-Cyr Coetquidan military academy re-enact the battle of Austerlitz in the pine woods of Guer in November 2025, in period uniform, with black powder, cannon and cavalry. Cadets talking before the ceremony. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. F…
France, Guer, 2025-11-29. Officer cadets of the Saint-Cyr Coetquidan military academy re-enact the battle of Austerlitz in the pine woods of Guer in November 2025, in period uniform, with black powder, cannon and cavalry. The shako plate catches what light there is. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défens…
France, Castres, 2021-07-22. Change of command ceremonies at the 8th marine infantry parachute regiment in Castres, where the colours pass from one commanding officer to the next in front of the assembled regiment, the families and the local authorities. Salute in front of the packed stand. Photogra…
Saudia Arabia, Riyadh, 2024-02-04. The world defense show brings together 770 exhibitors, including manufacturers and arms dealers from 100 countries, including China, Russia and Ukraine. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Arabie saoudite, Riyad, 2024-02-04. Salon professionnel et internation…
Saudia Arabia, Riyadh, 2024-02-04. The world defense show brings together 770 exhibitors, including manufacturers and arms dealers from 100 countries, including China, Russia and Ukraine. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Arabie saoudite, Riyad, 2024-02-04. Salon professionnel et internation…
Saudia Arabia, Riyadh, 2024-02-04. The world defense show brings together 770 exhibitors, including manufacturers and arms dealers from 100 countries, including China, Russia and Ukraine. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Arabie saoudite, Riyad, 2024-02-04. Salon professionnel et internation…
Djibouti, Djibouti, 2020-02-06. French military training into desert. Young officers learn how to survive and combat in dangerous area. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Djibouti, Djibouti, 2020-02-06. Entrainement des forces francaise dans le desert. Les jeunes lieutenants apprennent a comba…
Djibouti, Djibouti, 2020-02-06. French military training into desert. Young officers learn how to survive and combat in dangerous area. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Djibouti, Djibouti, 2020-02-06. Entrainement des forces francaise dans le desert. Les jeunes lieutenants apprennent a comba…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-30. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-30. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-11-04. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-11-04. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
France, Maripasoula, 2018-12-20. French soldiers based in french Guyana againt illegal gold mining, a criminal enterprise has reached near-industrial proportions, destroying thousands of hectares of precious rainforest. The French armed forces fight against this illegal activity for ten years. Photo…
Gao's French base in Mali is the largest of the Barkhane external operation. It is from this base that the operations are launched against terrorist armed groups.. Gao - Mali - august 2018. La base française de Gao au Mali est la plus importante de l'opération extérieure Barkhane. C'est depuis cette…
Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Daily life of french soldiers of barkhane military operation in Mali (Africa) launch in 2013 against terrorism in the area. During 4 months, 32 soldiers live together in the desert. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Reportage sur le quotid…
Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Daily life of french soldiers of barkhane military operation in Mali (Africa) launch in 2013 against terrorism in the area. During 4 months, 32 soldiers live together in the desert. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Reportage sur le quotid…
Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Daily life of french soldiers of barkhane military operation in Mali (Africa) launch in 2013 against terrorism in the area. During 4 months, 32 soldiers live together in the desert. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Reportage sur le quotid…
Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Daily life of french soldiers of barkhane military operation in Mali (Africa) launch in 2013 against terrorism in the area. During 4 months, 32 soldiers live together in the desert. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Mali, Ansongo, 2015-12-19. Reportage sur le quotid…
Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. The 64th Lourdes military pilgrimage attracted over 15,000 pilgrims from 37 different countries over the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25, 2024. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Lourdes, 2024-05-26. Le 64e pelerinage militaire de Lourdes a attire le week-end…
Estonia - Tapa - 2017-08-21. Detachments from the French army, mainly from foreign infantry and engineer regiments (2e REI and 1er REG) were sent to Estonia to participate in Mission Lynx. Four Leclerc Tank and severals armored vehicles from the 501e regiment de char de combat (501e RCC) have been s…
Estonia - Tapa - 2017-08-21. Detachments from the French army, mainly from foreign infantry and engineer regiments (2e REI and 1er REG) were sent to Estonia to participate in Mission Lynx. Four Leclerc Tank and severals armored vehicles from the 501e regiment de char de combat (501e RCC) have been s…
France, Regina, 2018-12-23. In French Guyana, the Green Berets of the Foreign Legion train soldiers in combat and survival techniques in the jungle at CEFE (Equatorial Forest Training Center). Some internships can last 6 weeks and are some of the most difficult in the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE…
France, Regina, 2018-12-23. In French Guyana, the Green Berets of the Foreign Legion train soldiers in combat and survival techniques in the jungle at CEFE (Equatorial Forest Training Center). Some internships can last 6 weeks and are some of the most difficult in the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE…
France, Paris, 2022-06-15. Eurosatory international land and airland defence and security trade fair, in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2022-06-15. Salon international de la defense et de la securite terrestres et aeriennes Eurosatory,…
Burkina Faso, april 2021. Dailylife of French army soldiers during operation barkhane, war against terrorism in Sahel Africa. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Vie quotidienne des soldats de l operation barkhane, la guerre francaise contre le terrorisme au Sahel.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. Dailylife of French army soldiers during operation barkhane, war against terrorism in Sahel Africa. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Vie quotidienne des soldats de l operation barkhane, la guerre francaise contre le terrorisme au Sahel.
Canada - Quebec - 2017-01-12. During three weeks, french and canadian army trained together during a special exercice called chavalier tricolore. They made a 1000 kilometers long raid with snowbikes and experiment survival skills into the nature. Photgraph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Canada - Queb…
Mali, Kidal, 2018-08-22. French soldiers during Barkhane military operation in Kidal, in north of Mali. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. Mali, Kidal, 2018-08-22. Quotidien des soldats de Barkhane, l'opération extérieure française, dans la petite base avancée de Kidal, une région du Nord Mali.…
Niger, Niamey, 2018-08-22. Cynophil team Inside french military base in Niamey. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Niger, Niamey, 2019-08-22. Une equipe cynophile a l interieur de la base aerienne militaire francaise de niamey. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
Niger, Niamey, 2018-08-22. People make laundry inside military base. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Niger, Niamey, 2019-08-22. Des gens font la lessive dans la base militaire. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
Niger, Niamey, 2018-08-22. People make laundry inside military base. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Niger, Niamey, 2019-08-22. Des gens font la lessive dans la base militaire. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Toulouse, 2024-03-07. AsterX 2024, organized by the french Space Command and a year of preparation, unites 140 global actors in Toulouse to sculpt the future of space defense, blending geopolitical realism and international collaboration, at a cost of 500,000 euros. Photograph by Fred MARIE …
France, Toulouse, 2024-03-07. AsterX 2024, organized by the french Space Command and a year of preparation, unites 140 global actors in Toulouse to sculpt the future of space defense, blending geopolitical realism and international collaboration, at a cost of 500,000 euros. Photograph by Fred MARIE …
France, Toulouse, 2024-03-07. AsterX 2024, organized by the french Space Command and a year of preparation, unites 140 global actors in Toulouse to sculpt the future of space defense, blending geopolitical realism and international collaboration, at a cost of 500,000 euros. Photograph by Fred MARIE …
France, Toulouse, 2024-03-07. AsterX 2024, organized by the french Space Command and a year of preparation, unites 140 global actors in Toulouse to sculpt the future of space defense, blending geopolitical realism and international collaboration, at a cost of 500,000 euros. Photograph by Fred MARIE …
France, Toulouse, 2024-03-07. AsterX 2024, organized by the french Space Command and a year of preparation, unites 140 global actors in Toulouse to sculpt the future of space defense, blending geopolitical realism and international collaboration, at a cost of 500,000 euros. Photograph by Fred MARIE …
France, Toulouse, 2018-07-14. a fighter support regiment flag hanging during the celebration of the 14 of july, bastille day, on Languedoc street. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2018-07-14. Un fanion de l armee de terre lors du 14 juillet. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defe…