USA, Tampa, 2026-05-20. At SOF Week 2026, American special operations forces and defense industry leaders present the technologies, equipment and doctrines shaping the future of special operations. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. USA, Tampa, 2026-05-20. Au salon SOF Week 2026, les forces sp…
United States of America, Miami Beach, 2026-05-23. Over the Memorial Day weekend the Hyundai Air and Sea Show brings the American armed forces to the beach of Miami Beach, with fighter flypasts, sea manoeuvres and parachute drops in tribute to service members killed in the line of duty. Honoring the…
France, Sivens, 2014-10-31. 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. Hundreds gather at the memorial. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Dé…
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. Sunglasses and headset on the display bust. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025, se…
France, Toulouse, 2018-02-10. 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. An evaluator wa…
France, Toulouse, 2017-11-30. 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 operation logo on the door of the van. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
France, Kourou, 2018-12-05. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the green berets of the Foreign Legion secure the firing point of space launches of Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the pitcher. Photog…
France, Kourou, 2018-12-05. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the green berets of the Foreign Legion secure the firing point of space launches of Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the pitcher. Photog…
France, Kourou, 2018-12-05. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the green berets of the Foreign Legion secure the firing point of space launches of Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the pitcher. Photog…
France, Kourou, 2018-12-05. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the green berets of the Foreign Legion secure the firing point of space launches of Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the pitcher. Photog…
France, Kourou, 2018-12-05. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the green berets of the Foreign Legion secure the firing point of space launches of Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the pitcher. Photog…
France, Melun, Mai 2024. Officer-students from the Melun school take part in their final exercise before joining a national gendarmerie operational unit. This is the EGIDE 2024 exercise, bringing together more than 800 gendarmes over two days. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone Les officiers-el…
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…
Estonian infantry platoon ESTPLA-26, participating in French-led Operation Barkhane in the West African country of Mali, commenced their primary task of manning entrances and control posts at the Gao base in the northeast of the country. Gao - Mali - august 2018. Le peloton d’infanterie estonien EST…
Between 2014 and 2023, the French army used Reaper drones to carry out intelligence and surveillance missions. At the Niamey Air Base in Niger, these aircraft "revolutionized operations" against the jihadists. Niamey - Niger - december 2015. Entre 2014 et 2023, l’armée française utilise des drones R…
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers looking for terrorist people into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais recherchent des terroristes dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers prepare a mission into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais preparent une mission dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
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. French army soldiers patrol in vehicule into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais patrouillent en vehicules blindes dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers patrol in vehicule into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais patrouillent en vehicules blindes dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers patrol in vehicule into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais patrouillent en vehicules blindes dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers patrol into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais patrouillent dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers patrol into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais patrouillent dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers patrol into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais patrouillent dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers refuel into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais se ravitaillent en essence dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French soldier load british chinook helicoptere during operation barkhane, french military war against terrorism in Sahel Africa. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais chargent un helicoptere chinook britannique pendant l operation barkhane, une guerre contre le te…
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers patrol into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des soldats francais patrouillent dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Three Royal Air Force Chinook heavy lift helicopters are now fully operational and are supporting French counter-terrorism operations in Mali. Gao - Mali - august 2018. Trois hélicoptères de transport lourd Chinook de la Royal Air Force sont maintenant pleinement opérationnels et soutiennent les opé…
USA, San Diego, 2019-11-20. Border Patrol agent patrols along a section of the U.S.-Mexico border fence. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. FUSA, San Diego, 2019-11-20. Un agent de la police aux frontieres americaine patrouille le long de la grille qui separe San Diego de Tjiuana au Mexique. Ph…
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.…
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. French military train after work. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Niger, Niamey, 2019-08-22. Des militaires francais s entraine au sport apres le travail. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.