France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. A hypersonic demonstrator on the research stand. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Franc…
USA, Tampa, 2026-05-19. 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, 2026-05-19. Au salon SOF Week 2026, les forces sp…
USA, Tampa, 2026-05-19. 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, 2026-05-19. Au salon SOF Week 2026, les forces sp…
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…
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…
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…
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…
USA, Tampa, 2026-05-19. 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, 2026-05-19. Au salon SOF Week 2026, les forces sp…
USA, Tampa, 2026-05-19. 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, 2026-05-19. Au salon SOF Week 2026, les forces sp…
USA, Tampa, 2026-05-19. 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, 2026-05-19. 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…
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. Two Black Ha…
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. Two smoke tr…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. Operators of the Omega special forces regiment of the Ukrainian National Guard train on a range near Pavlograd in April 2026, working shooting positions, leaf camouflage suits and stalking in the scrub. The case ejects against the grey sky. Photograph by Fred MARIE / …
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. Operators of the Omega special forces regiment of the Ukrainian National Guard train on a range near Pavlograd in April 2026, working shooting positions, leaf camouflage suits and stalking in the scrub. Standing among the trees, hard to see. Photograph by Fred MARIE /…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. Operators of the Omega special forces regiment of the Ukrainian National Guard train on a range near Pavlograd in April 2026, working shooting positions, leaf camouflage suits and stalking in the scrub. Two rifles on the same line of fire. Photograph by Fred MARIE / D…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. Operators of the Omega special forces regiment of the Ukrainian National Guard train on a range near Pavlograd in April 2026, working shooting positions, leaf camouflage suits and stalking in the scrub. Firing from behind the earth berm. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Déf…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-25. Kilometres of netting strung on poles turn the supply roads of the Ukrainian rear into covered corridors, a low technology answer to the FPV drones that hunt every vehicle moving towards the front. The mesh itself, close up. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Uk…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. Kilometres of netting strung on poles turn the supply roads of the Ukrainian rear into covered corridors, a low technology answer to the FPV drones that hunt every vehicle moving towards the front. The sky seen through the mesh. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone…
Ukraine, Pavlograd, 2026-04-24. Kilometres of netting strung on poles turn the supply roads of the Ukrainian rear into covered corridors, a low technology answer to the FPV drones that hunt every vehicle moving towards the front. A dot in the sky above the netting. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense…
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. The roll of material turns on its axle. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuPont …
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. The blade comes down on the plate. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuPont pres …
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. The punch comes down on the white block. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuPont…
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. The sample hangs by its strap in the frame. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuP…
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. The test column rises above the bench. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuPont p…
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. Vests hang on the wall behind the test rig. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuP…
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. The engineer watches the column from below. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuP…
Germany, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2017-04-21. Ramstein, in Germany, is the largest United States air force base outside the United States, a piece of America where the food, the architecture, the shops, the streets and the places of worship are all American. Light falls on the banners of the mall. Photo…
Germany, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2017-04-20. Ramstein, in Germany, is the largest United States air force base outside the United States, a piece of America where the food, the architecture, the shops, the streets and the places of worship are all American. A cross on the chapel wall. Photograph by Fre…
Germany, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2017-04-20. Ramstein, in Germany, is the largest United States air force base outside the United States, a piece of America where the food, the architecture, the shops, the streets and the places of worship are all American. A model aircraft in front of the historical m…
Germany, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2017-04-20. Ramstein, in Germany, is the largest United States air force base outside the United States, a piece of America where the food, the architecture, the shops, the streets and the places of worship are all American. American street names in the middle of German…
France, Sivens, 2015-03-06. 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. One occupier still holds the top of the tower. Photograph by F…
France, Sivens, 2015-03-06. 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. A spent grenade casing at the feet of the line. Photograph by …
France, Toulouse, 2014-10-30. 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. A banner against police violence opens the march. Photograph…
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. Carried above the crowd on the avenue. Photograph by Fred MA…
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 band forms up on the square. 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. The drums close the ceremony. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défe…
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. Aircraft pass over the square. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Déf…
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 transport aircraft escorted by fighters. Photograph by Fred…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-15. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. The jumper and the aircraft in the same frame. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-15. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. Two canopies open under the cloud base. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Franc…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-15. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. A jumper drops out of the cloud. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Lapa…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-17. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. Under the canopies coming in to land. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France,…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-17. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. Two canopies side by side in the blue. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-17. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. A last canopy against the summer clouds. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Fran…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-15. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. Jumpers of several nations under their flags. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone.…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-15. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. The flags of the participating countries. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Fra…
France, Lapalisse, 2015-09-15. At Lapalisse, special forces and police intervention units from several countries train together in high altitude parachute jumping under oxygen, up to the edge of the flight levels. Masks on for the group portrait. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Lapa…
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. Satellite models hang in the entrance hall under the crest. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. …
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. Satellites suspended above the visitors. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2…
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 last questions in the hall. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2026-02-18…
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. Replica weapons drive the virtual reality session. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 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 multirotor and its sensor ball hang overhead. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025…
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 surveillance drone under the roof structure. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025,…
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 fixed wing drone hangs from the roof of the hall. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS …
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. The cluster banner hangs over the aisle. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025, semin…
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 heavy multirotor hangs above the stand. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025, semi…
France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. Commandos hang below the helicopter on the extraction rope. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. Le…
France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. The rope extraction against the white sky. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. Le SOFINS 2025, sem…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. The stand signs seen from below. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Paris, 2025-0…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. A regional pavilion and its drone makers. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Pari…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. A full landing gear displayed on the stand. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Pa…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. The Ukrainian pavilion at the air show. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Paris,…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. Loitering ammunition advertised on the stand wall. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Fra…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. The tail of a business jet against the sky. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Pa…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. The French space agency sign. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Paris, 2025-06-1…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. An airliner crosses over the sensor mast. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Pari…
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. Preparing the Fennec before it goes up over the show. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. …
France, Paris, 2025-06-19. The 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, in June 2025, where the aerospace and defence industry shows its aircraft, its missiles and its launchers, under exceptional air security. The space hub of the air show. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Paris, 2025-06-…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. The And…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. Six rot…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. The Chi…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. The IAI…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. A drone…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. The Isr…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. The IAI…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. Elbit S…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. The Fre…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. A loite…
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. Dark dr…
France, Toulouse, 2021-07-09. Rope work training of the Toulouse branch of the RAID, the elite unit of the French national police, on a climbing tower and then in darkness inside the building. An operator secured on the rope. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2021-07-09. Ent…
France, Toulouse, 2021-07-09. Rope work training of the Toulouse branch of the RAID, the elite unit of the French national police, on a climbing tower and then in darkness inside the building. Two operators work the window line. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2021-07-09. …
France, Toulouse, 2021-07-09. Rope work training of the Toulouse branch of the RAID, the elite unit of the French national police, on a climbing tower and then in darkness inside the building. The tower seen from the ground. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2021-07-09. Entr…
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. A firefighter watches the plume build. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2026-…
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. A water bombing helicopter works through the smoke. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bo…
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. Protective suit…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. The weapon carried high between two positions. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France,…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. The case in the air at the moment of the shot. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France,…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. The shooting stance against a white sky. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayon…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. Kneeling on the top of the bank. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayonne, 2024…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. The kneeling position seen in profile. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayonne…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. Holding the position, weapon raised. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayonne, …
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. A full length view of the firing position. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bay…
France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29. A former French special forces soldier turned instructor works through shooting positions and equipment on a wet training ground near Bayonne, for a tactical training company. A pause on a fallen trunk. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayonne, 2024-03-29…
France, Caylus, 2018-05-23. The BFM TV journalist Thomas Misrachi trains with the paratroopers of the French 11th parachute brigade for the programme Embarque broadcast on RMC Decouverte, then goes back to the studio where he presents the news. The aircraft drops its stick into the cloud. Photograph…
France, Caylus, 2018-05-23. The BFM TV journalist Thomas Misrachi trains with the paratroopers of the French 11th parachute brigade for the programme Embarque broadcast on RMC Decouverte, then goes back to the studio where he presents the news. Two canopies open in the blue. Photograph by Fred MARIE…
France, Caylus, 2018-05-23. The BFM TV journalist Thomas Misrachi trains with the paratroopers of the French 11th parachute brigade for the programme Embarque broadcast on RMC Decouverte, then goes back to the studio where he presents the news. A paratrooper comes down with his kit bag below him. Ph…
France, Caylus, 2018-05-23. The BFM TV journalist Thomas Misrachi trains with the paratroopers of the French 11th parachute brigade for the programme Embarque broadcast on RMC Decouverte, then goes back to the studio where he presents the news. The whole load hangs under the canopy. Photograph by Fr…
France, Caylus, 2018-05-23. The BFM TV journalist Thomas Misrachi trains with the paratroopers of the French 11th parachute brigade for the programme Embarque broadcast on RMC Decouverte, then goes back to the studio where he presents the news. Filming continues in the middle of the field. Photograp…
France, Caylus, 2018-05-23. The BFM TV journalist Thomas Misrachi trains with the paratroopers of the French 11th parachute brigade for the programme Embarque broadcast on RMC Decouverte, then goes back to the studio where he presents the news. A halt in the grass, weapon ready. Photograph by Fred M…
France, Gramat, 2026-03-03. Electronic detection dogs of the gendarmerie at the national dog training centre of Gramat, where malinois are taught to find hidden phones, memory cards and storage devices. The handler rewards the dog on the find. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Gramat,…
France, Caylus, 2023-12-13. A drone challenge run by the French parachute brigade at Caylus in December 2023, where paratroopers use micro drones to scout buildings before entering them. Stacked along the wall before entry. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2023-12-13. Un chal…
France, Caylus, 2023-12-13. A drone challenge run by the French parachute brigade at Caylus in December 2023, where paratroopers use micro drones to scout buildings before entering them. The drone flies into the building ahead of the men. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2023…
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. Waiting beside the heavy weapons. P…
France, Toulouse, 2026-02-12. At Toulouse, the French company Delair designs and assembles the drones that the war in Ukraine has put at the centre of modern warfare, and moves from near craft production towards industry. Working under the wing of a drone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Fr…
France, Toulouse, 2026-02-12. At Toulouse, the French company Delair designs and assembles the drones that the war in Ukraine has put at the centre of modern warfare, and moves from near craft production towards industry. The fabric cutting area of the workshop. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zo…
France, Toulouse, 2026-02-12. At Toulouse, the French company Delair designs and assembles the drones that the war in Ukraine has put at the centre of modern warfare, and moves from near craft production towards industry. A drone mounted on its stand in the workshop. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défen…
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 brick of Saint-Sernin behind the patrol. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse…
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. Abseiling down the front of the building. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2…
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. Two legionnaires in front of an official building. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, To…
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. Hand to hand training on the ground. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2017-1…
France, Caylus, 2018-11-16. 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. The stick strung out against the sun. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-16. L …
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. Gathering the canopy on the drop zone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-14. L…
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. A column of canopies against the blue. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-14. L…
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. Rolling up the canopy after landing. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-14. L e…
France, Caylus, 2018-11-15. 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. One canopy alone in the blue. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-15. L exercice…
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. The tricolour canopy against the sky. Photogr…
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. A crewman in the turret hatch, drone overhead. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Esto…
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. The drone is launched from the treeline. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia, T…
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. A drone lifts off between the two shooters. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia…