Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. In the DuPont laboratory near Geneva, Kevlar is cut, sewn and shot at to certify the body armour of police forces and armies. An old test plate is kept in the case. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuPont p…
France, Toulouse, 2014-11-20. After the death of Remi Fraisse, killed at Sivens on 26 October 2014 by a grenade thrown by gendarmes, months of demonstrations shook Toulouse while the fight over the dam project went on in the Tescou valley. Firelight on the riot shield. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Déf…
France, Toulouse, 2014-11-06. After the death of Remi Fraisse, killed at Sivens on 26 October 2014 by a grenade thrown by gendarmes, months of demonstrations shook Toulouse while the fight over the dam project went on in the Tescou valley. The crowd reflected in the visors. Photograph by Fred MARIE …
France, Bordeaux, 2026-07-26. Firefighters battle a forest fire in the pine woods of the Gironde on 26 July 2026, with ground crews, engines from several departments and water bombing helicopters. The fire reflected in a helmet visor. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2026-0…
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. Crossing the water on an inflatable…
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. Applying camouflage cream at the mi…
France, Toulouse, 2017-11-27. On operation Sentinelle, legionnaires of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment patrol the streets, the metro and the airport of Toulouse, and train between two rotations. The patrol passes the shop fronts. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2017-11-…
France, Toulouse, 2017-12-01. On operation Sentinelle, legionnaires of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment patrol the streets, the metro and the airport of Toulouse, and train between two rotations. Under the departures sign, a soldier and a traveller. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France,…
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-03. On mission Lynx, French soldiers of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup train in the forests of Tapa, in Estonia, a hundred and fifty kilometres from the Russian border. Crossing a stream on a fallen trunk. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia, Tapa,…
Ukraine, Tchassiv Yar, 2023-03-19. At few kilometers from the front line in Bakhmut, ukrainian army prepare for counter offensive against Russia. Photograph by Fred MARIE. Ukraine, Tchassiv Yar, 2023-03-19. A quelques kilometres du front de Bakhmout, l armee ukrainienne se prepare a une contre offe…
USA, Jacksonville, 2017-10-21. A french soldier with a tank behind him getting ready for the Amphibious Bold Alligator Exercise organized by the US Navy and the Marine Corps on the East Coast of the United States at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. USA, Jacksonv…
France, Aubagne, 2018-04-30. French Foreign Legion soldiers attend ceremony to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the legendary battle of Camaron (Mexico). Camaron day, in memory of the battle of the Mexican city of Camaron, which occurred on April 30, 1863 between the French Foreign Legion and th…
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 / Collectif DR. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Toulouse, 2019-03-18. RAID (elite police unit, special forces) trains at its headquarters in Toulouse. They train including shooting, sports, combat sports, as well as to a tactical training that plunge in situations close reality. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2…
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…
Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. GIGN, special forces from french polynesia during a training. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. Des gendarmes de l'antenne du GIGN de la Polynésie Française pendant un entraînement dans un hôtel abandonné de Tahiti. Photographie de Fred…
Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. GIGN, special forces from french polynesia during a training. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. Des gendarmes de l'antenne du GIGN de la Polynésie Française pendant un entraînement dans un hôtel abandonné de Tahiti. Photographie de Fred…
Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. GIGN, special forces from french polynesia during a training. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. Des gendarmes de l'antenne du GIGN de la Polynésie Française pendant un entraînement dans un hôtel abandonné de Tahiti. Photographie de Fred…
Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. GIGN, special forces from french polynesia during a training. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. Papeete, France, 2019-11-04. Des gendarmes de l'antenne du GIGN de la Polynésie Française pendant un entraînement dans un hôtel abandonné de Tahiti. Photographie de Fred…
France, Paris, 2024-06-20. Eurosatory Defense and Security Exhibition in Paris Nord Villepinte. 2,000 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors attend this event. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2024-06-20. Salon Defense et securite Eurosatory a Paris nord Villepinte. 2000 exposants e…
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.
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.
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.…
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.…
France, Toulouse, 2018-07-14. French paratroopers during the celebration of the 14 of july, bastille day, on Languedoc street. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2018-07-14. Des parachutistes de l armee de terre lors du 14 juillet. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.