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 long wait b…

France, Ger, 2018-02-11. 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 column moves off in the rain of the training camp. Pho…

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, 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. The section gathers around the instructor. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, …

France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-22. Training of foreign legion soldiers in south of France, at the 4th Regiment. Photograph by Fred Marie / Defense Zone.
France, Castelnaudary, 2022-01-22. Formation initiale des soldats de la legion etrangere dans le sud de la France au sein du 4e regiment etranger. …