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, 2026-05-20. 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…

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. The whole wi…

United States of America, Miami Beach, 2026-05-24. 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. The Raptor c…

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 women fi…

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. An operator moves out onto the range. 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. One covers while the other moves. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défe…

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 with a suppressed rifle. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défens…

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. The last approach across open ground. 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. The weapon carried high between two positions. Photograph by Fred…

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. Seen from behind, weapon on the shoulder. Photograph by Fred MARI…

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. A wrecked car serves as a target on the range. Photograph by Fred…

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. Three men in leaf camouflage seen from behind. Photograph by Fred…

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. Civilian traffic uses the covered road too. Photograph by Fred MARIE /…

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 military ambulance under the netting. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Déf…

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 netting reaches the entrance of the town. Photograph by Fred MARIE…

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 delivery van under the netting. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Z…

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. Blue lights coming the other way. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Z…

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 netting follows even the dirt tracks. Photograph by Fred MARIE / D…

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 soldier walks the covered lane. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Z…

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 netting runs as far as the road goes. Photograph by Fred MARIE / D…

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 netting covers the whole carriageway. Photograph by Fred MARIE / D…

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. The wooden watchtower at first light. Photograph by Fred MARIE…

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 aircraft in front of the town hall facade. Photograph by …

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. Officers wait facing 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. Crossing the square before the ceremony. Photograph by Fred M…

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 detachment moves into position. Photograph by Fred MARIE …

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 launcher section displayed on the square. Photograph by Fre…

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 formation breaks up on the square. Photograph by Fred MAR…

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 full formation before the town hall. Photograph by Fred M…

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 review crosses the empty square. Photograph by Fred MARIE…

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, 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. Back on the ground, canopy in the arms. 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. Watching the canopies come home. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Lapa…

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. Aircraft on the apron, canopies in the sky. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. F…

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. A canopy laid out beside the group photo. 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, 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 whole stick in front of the jump aircraft. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone…

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. The helicopter seen head on. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. Le SOFINS 2025, seminaire d innov…

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. Two soldiers stand by the light helicopter. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. Le SOFINS 2025, se…

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. A rigid inflatable boat parked on its trailer. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. Le SOFINS 2025,…

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. Two kinds of drone side by side in the open air. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. Le SOFINS 202…

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. An unmanned helicopter on its skids. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. Le SOFINS 2025, seminaire…

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. The drone park lined up on the tarmac. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. Le SOFINS 2025, seminai…

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. Visitors gather around the parked helicopter. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-02. Le SOFINS 2025, …

France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-04. SOFINS 2025, the special operations forces innovation seminar, was held at the Souge military camp near Bordeaux from 1 to 3 April 2025. An inflatable decoy imitates an artillery gun. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-04. Le SOFINS 2025,…

France, Toulouse, 2018-02-07. 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 stick comes…

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. Supplies come d…

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. Watching the lo…

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, 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. 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. Firing from the kneeling position. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bayonne, 20…

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. A full length view of the firing position. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bay…

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, 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. Adjusting the helmet while a canopy still floats behind…

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. Fast roping at last light. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-15. L exercice Fa…

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. A parachutist comes down with the national co…

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 whole regiment in the barracks square. Ph…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

Greece, Andravida, 2024-10-11. NATO has launched a major new military exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, which takes place from September 30 to October 11, 2024 at the Greek air base of Andravida, in the western Peloponnese. The event, which brings together air, sea and land forces from 12 allied countries…

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, 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…

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…

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…

France, Kourou, 2018-12-05. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the green berets of the Foreign Legion secure the firing point of space launches of Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the pitcher. Photog…

France, Kourou, 2018-12-20. In French Guyana, the armed forces of Guyana (FAG) and in particular the green berets of the Foreign Legion secure the firing point of space launches of Kourou (Soyuz, Ariane and VEGA). To do so, they patrol 24 to 48 hours before the rocket fire around the pitcher. Photog…

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…

The Nord 2501, commonly known as the Noratlas and nicknamed the Grise, is a French military transport aircraft. It is a twin-engine, twin-beam, high-wing aircraft built by Nord-Aviation in the late 1940s.
Le Nord 2501, communément appelé Noratlas et surnommé la Grise, est un avion de transport milit…

The Nord 2501, commonly known as the Noratlas and nicknamed the Grise, is a French military transport aircraft. It is a twin-engine, twin-beam, high-wing aircraft built by Nord-Aviation in the late 1940s.
Le Nord 2501, communément appelé Noratlas et surnommé la Grise, est un avion de transport milit…

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
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France, Aix-en-Provence, 2022-02-19. Training of foreign legion soldiers in south of France. Kepi blanc military walk of 55 km. Photograph by Fred Marie / Defense Zone.
France, Aix-en-Provence, 2022-02-19. Formation initiale des soldats de la legion etrangere dans le sud de la France. Marche au kepi…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…