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. A seagull cr…
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 camouflage suits break up every outline. Photograph by Fred M…
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 technician gathers the panels at the far end. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoi…
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. Police tape around a building destroyed by fi…
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. Seated occupiers face the shields. Photograph by Fred MARIE / …
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. The police line advances on a burning barricade. Photograph …
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 bare chested man faces the police line, arms wide. Photogr…
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 man pinned to the ground by officers. Photograph by Fred M…
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. A protester face to face with the line. Photograph by Fred M…
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, Auterive, 2021-03-04. A course in first aid in hostile environments run by Claude Brunet, a former serviceman turned instructor, where police officers and civilians learn to stop a haemorrhage, apply a tourniquet and handle a casualty under threat. The group watches an exercise on the ground…
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. Waiting for the fire to come to them. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2026-0…
France, Toulouse, 2025-03-20. A war medicine demonstration day on the Francazal base near Toulouse, where army medical staff show students and the public how battlefield casualties are treated, from the tourniquet to the field evacuation chain. The equipment laid out for the demonstration. Photograp…
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. Seen past the camera that is filming him. Photograph by …
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 technician works on the vertical take off drone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / …
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. Weapon across the chest in the terminal. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 20…
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. Profile of a soldier in the autumn light. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2…
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. Weapons laid out on the autumn leaves. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2017…
France, Cevennes, 2021-02-11. A former French intelligence service officer turned author and video maker, at home in the Cevennes in February 2021, where he edits his channel and presents the book he has written about his years in the shadows. Seen through the banister of the staircase. Photograph b…
France, Castres, 2019-07-18. 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. An elected official faces the troops. Photogr…
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 salute and the regimental lanyard. Photog…
France, Castres, 2019-07-18. 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 pennant held before the official party. P…
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 hand at the beret, close up. Photograph b…
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. Watching the ground down the optic. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia, Tapa, …
Ukraine, Huliaipole, 2023-03-19. Brigade of ukrainian volunteer army combat in south of Ukraine, in Zaporijia region. From this front line, the russian army is just between 1 and 3 kilometers. Photograph by Fred MARIE. Ukraine, Huliaipole, 2023-03-19. Une brigade de volontaires ukrainiens combatten…
France, Aubagne, 2018-04-30. French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, French Defence Minister Florence Parly and French General Jean-Pierre Bosser, Chief of Staff of the French land forces (chef d'etat-major de l'armee de terre, CEMAT), review pioneers from the French Foreign Legion (Legion etrangere…
France, Aubagne, 2015-04-30. Ceremony of the battle of Camerone in the 1st foreign regiment (1st RE). Photograph by JR DRAHI / Defense Zone. Ceremonie de la bataille de Camerone au 1er regiment etranger (1er RE). Photographie de JR DRAHI / Defense Zone.
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…
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, 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…
France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-26. Training of foreign legion soldiers in south of France, at the 4th Regiment. Photograph by Fred Marie / Defense Zone. France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-26. Formation initiale des soldats de la legion etrangere dans le sud de la France au sein du 4e regiment etranger. …
France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-23. Training of foreign legion soldiers in south of France, at the 4th Regiment. Photograph by Fred Marie / Defense Zone. France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-23. Formation initiale des soldats de la legion etrangere dans le sud de la France au sein du 4e regiment etranger. …
France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-24. Training of foreign legion soldiers in south of France, at the 4th Regiment. Photograph by Fred Marie / Defense Zone. France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-24. Formation initiale des soldats de la legion etrangere dans le sud de la France au sein du 4e regiment etranger. …
France, Chamonix, 2015-07-01. French mountain soldiers have special training in a special school in Chamonix, the most important place for outdoors activities in the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Collectif DR. France, Chamonix, 2015-07-01. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
France, Chamonix, 2016-03-02. French mountain soldiers have special training in a special school in Chamonix, the most important place for outdoors activities in the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Collectif DR. France, Chamonix, 2016-03-02. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
France, Chamonix, 2016-03-02. French mountain soldiers have special training in a special school in Chamonix, the most important place for outdoors activities in the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Collectif DR. France, Chamonix, 2016-03-02. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
France, Chamonix, 2016-03-02. French mountain soldiers have special training in a special school in Chamonix, the most important place for outdoors activities in the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Collectif DR. France, Chamonix, 2016-03-02. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
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.
France, Canjuers, 2020-11-14. French soldiers train for the first time in Europe with the new MMP, (medium range missile) manufactured by French weaponry firm MBDA. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Canjuers, 2020-11-14. Les soldats francais s entrainent pour la premiere fois en Europ…
France, Canjuers, 2020-11-14. French soldiers train for the first time in Europe with the new MMP, (medium range missile) manufactured by French weaponry firm MBDA. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Canjuers, 2020-11-14. Les soldats francais s entrainent pour la premiere fois en Europ…
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…
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…