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 European future fighter programme stand. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, P…
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. 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. 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. Standing in front of the unit colours. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Ukraine, …
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 briefing room before the exercise opens. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulous…
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. Allied officers work side by side at the consoles. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, T…
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. A hard moment of thought at the console. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2…
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 air security command post of the show. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Par…
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. Military and civilians work side by side. 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. Controllers watch the airspace over the show. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, …
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 whole airspace mapped on the screens. 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. The simulator cockpit in the middle of the hall. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Franc…
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 coc…
France, Toulouse, 2018-02-11. 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. The command pos…
France, Paris, 2018-06-16. 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 control room keeps working after the programme. Phot…
France, Paris, 2018-06-16. 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. Writing at a desk in the middle of the newsroom. Photogr…
France, Paris, 2018-06-16. 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. Concentration in the noise of the newsroom. Photograph b…
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…
Mediterranean Sea, 2022-07-07. French Navy Helicopter carrier Mistral during the Jeanne d’Arc mission, which is a five monthe combined French Navy and Army training and operational voyage to train officers of naval school. Photograph by Fred Marie / Defense Zone. Mer Mediterrannee, 2022-07-07. A bor…
France, Kourou, 2018-12-18. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the french Navy secure the area around Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the launch spot. Photograph by Fred MARIE. France, Kourou, 2018-…
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…
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…
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…
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.…