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…
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. Setting up on the bipod. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone.…
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. Close up on a helmet and its accessory rail. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025, s…
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 tactical communications stand between two visits. 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. Plate carrier and visored helmet on show. 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. A special forces buggy races across the ground. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. Le SOFINS 2025…
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. Masked operators wait for the signal. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-03. Le SOFINS 2025, seminair…
France, Castres, 2020-09-29. 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, 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. Three men coordinate at a halt in the trees. Photograph…
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, 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. A soldier holds the landing zone. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-15. L exer…
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. The British section moves up the track. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-15. …
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. Two soldiers advance across the frozen moor. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estoni…
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 eye against the scope. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Estonia, Tapa, 2025-12-0…
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…
Ukraine, Tchassiv Yar, 2023-03-23. Ukrainian soldiers from tank brigade inside trench at 500 meters from russian forces. Photograph by Fred MARIE. Ukraine, Tchassiv Yar, 2023-03-23. Des soldats de l armee ukrainienne dans des tranchees a 500 metres des positions russes.
Ukraine, Tchassiv Yar, 2023-03-23. Ukrainian soldiers from tank brigade inside trench at 500 meters from russian forces. Photograph by Fred MARIE. Ukraine, Tchassiv Yar, 2023-03-23. Des soldats de l armee ukrainienne dans des tranchees a 500 metres des positions russes.
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, Bordeaux, 2023-03-30. Soldiers of the French special forces put on a show during the sofins show, on the military camp of the 13th regiment of parachutist dragons. Photograph by Fred MARIE. France, Bordeaux, 2023-03-30. Des soldats des forces speciales francaises font le show pendant le salo…
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, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Raid special police forces in Biarritz for G7 international summit. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Biarritz, 2019-08-25. Les forces de police du RAID protègent le sommet international du G7 dans le pays Basque. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.
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, Regina, 2018-12-23. In French Guyana, the Green Berets of the Foreign Legion train soldiers in combat and survival techniques in the jungle at CEFE (Equatorial Forest Training Center). Some internships can last 6 weeks and are some of the most difficult in the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE…
Military forces from french polynesia during a mission. Tahiti - French Polynesia - october 2019. Des militaires des forces armées en Polynésie Française pendant une mission. Tahiti - Polynésie Française - octobre 2019.
Military forces from french polynesia during a mission. Tahiti - French Polynesia - october 2019. Des militaires des forces armées en Polynésie Française pendant une mission. Tahiti - Polynésie Française - octobre 2019.
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, 2024-06-16. Dynamic exhibition of special forces from army and police during Eurosatory, the world event of defence and security. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2024-06-16. Demonstrations dynamiques des forces armees et de securite lors du salon Eurosatory, l…
France, Paris, 2024-06-16. Dynamic exhibition of special forces from army and police during Eurosatory, the world event of defence and security. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2024-06-16. Demonstrations dynamiques des forces armees et de securite lors du salon Eurosatory, l…
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers snipers into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des tireurs d elite francais dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers snipers into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des tireurs d elite francais dans le desert du sahel dans le cadre de l operation barkhane.
Burkina Faso, april 2021. French army soldiers snipers into Sahel desert during barkhane operation. Burkina Faso, avril 2021. Des tireurs d elite francais 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.
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, 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.…
France, Toulouse, 2018-07-14. French paratroopers during the celebration of the 14 of july, bastille day, on Languedoc street. Photograph by Fred MARIE/ Defense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2018-07-14. Des parachutistes de l armee de terre lors du 14 juillet. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.