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…
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. The base hotel, like any American chain. Phot…
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. The chapel of the north side of the base. Pho…
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. Welcome to Ramstein, at the door. Photograph …
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 transport aircraft passes over the base. Ph…
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. A hotel used by the base, outside the fence. …
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 buildings of the French space command. 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. The NATO space centre of excellence at Toulouse. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Tou…
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, Toulouse, 2018-02-09. 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 section lea…
France, Toulouse, 2018-02-09. 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. Four weapons co…
France, Castres, 2020-09-28. Eagle Volunteer, a joint exercise in September 2020 in which French marine infantry paratroopers of the 8th regiment based at Castres train alongside soldiers of the American 173rd Airborne Brigade, from village assault and combat casualty care to command posts and the c…
France, Castres, 2020-09-28. Eagle Volunteer, a joint exercise in September 2020 in which French marine infantry paratroopers of the 8th regiment based at Castres train alongside soldiers of the American 173rd Airborne Brigade, from village assault and combat casualty care to command posts and the c…
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. A handler in front of the centre building. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Grama…
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 motto of the centre carved in the stone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Gra…
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 section moves on a training building. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2023-12-13. Un…
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. Covering the door while the drone works. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2023-12-13. Un …
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. Hand to hand work in pairs. Photogr…
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. The team photograph at the end of t…
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. Running towards the objective. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2017-11-30. …
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. Covering the steps before the entry. 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 combat village of the training camp. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-16.…
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. An objective pointed out beside the hut. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-14.…
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. The section clears the buildings. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-14. L exer…
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. A painted wall recalls what the regiment does…
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-04. 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. Working through a barbed wire obstacle. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia, Ta…
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-04. 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 light armoured car covers the building. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia, …
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-04. 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. Waiting at the door before the entry. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia, Tapa…
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-04. 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. Green smoke covers the assault on the building. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Est…
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-04. 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. Taking the corner of the training building. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia…
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-04. 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. Two soldiers move through the concrete shell. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Eston…
Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-04. 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. Portrait in the middle of the training village. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Est…
USA, Jacksonville, 2017-10-21. A dormitory for french soldiers during 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, Jacksonville, 2017-10-21. U…
USA, Jacksonville, 2017-10-21. A dormitory for french soldiers during 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, Jacksonville, 2017-10-21. U…
USA, Jacksonville, 2017-10-22. A flag in front of the headquarters of the marine expeditionary force during during 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 / D…
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…
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Chamonix, 2015-01-29. 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 / Défense Zone. France, Chamonix, 2015-01-29. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
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 / Défense Zone. France, Chamonix, 2015-07-01. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
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 / Défense Zone. France, Chamonix, 2015-07-01. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
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 / Défense Zone. France, Chamonix, 2015-07-01. Les chasseurs alpins francais s entrainent dans une ecol…
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…