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. A sign forbids photography beyond the door. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Switzerland, Geneve, 2024-04-23. Dans le laboratoire DuP…
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 German bakery inside the American base. Pho…
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. The German American community office. Photogr…
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. The core values displayed at the gate. Photog…
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 welcome centre for troops in transit. Pho…
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. A fire burns in front of the gendarmerie vehicles. Photograph …
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. Each cell has its labelled position. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Toulouse, 2026-…
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. The cluster banner hangs over the aisle. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Bordeaux, 2025-04-01. Le SOFINS 2025, semin…
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 Ukrainian pavilion at the air show. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Paris,…
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. A guided missile on its lit plinth. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Paris, 202…
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. An unmanned combat air system mock up. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Paris, …
France, Paris, 2025-06-17. Second day of the 55th Paris air show at Le Bourget, the day after the French government had five Israeli arms stands walled off for displaying offensive weapons, and the day the minister of the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu visits the very high altitude pavilion. From th…
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 dog on the sign of the training centre. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Gram…
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, 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. The fabric cutting area of the workshop. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zo…
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. Regrouping beside the danger area sign. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. France, Caylus, 2018-11-14. …
France, Guer, 2025-11-29. Officer cadets of the Saint-Cyr Coetquidan military academy re-enact the battle of Austerlitz in the pine woods of Guer in November 2025, in period uniform, with black powder, cannon and cavalry. The school shop under the rain. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. Franc…
France, Guer, 2025-11-29. Officer cadets of the Saint-Cyr Coetquidan military academy re-enact the battle of Austerlitz in the pine woods of Guer in November 2025, in period uniform, with black powder, cannon and cavalry. Cadets wait behind a direction sign. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Défense Zone. …
Ukraine, Orikhiv, 2023-03-16. 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, Orikhiv, 2023-03-16. Une brigade de volontaires ukrainiens combattent dans…
Ukraine, Orikhiv, 2023-03-16. 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, Orikhiv, 2023-03-16. Une brigade de volontaires ukrainiens combattent dans…
Ukraine, Orikhiv, 2023-03-16. 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, Orikhiv, 2023-03-16. Une brigade de volontaires ukrainiens combattent dans…
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…
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. Mexican soldiers training on the beach 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, 2017-1…
USA, Jacksonville, 2017-10-28. Entrance of camp lejeune, us marines corp military base in North Carolina. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. USA, Jacksonville, 2017-10-28. Entree du camp lejeune, base militaire des us marines americains en caroline du nord. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense…
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. US soldiers from national guard airborne training with french soldiers in Djibouti desert. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Djibouti, Djibouti, 2020-02-06. Des soldats parachutistes americain de la garde nationale s entrainent dans le desert avec des soldats f…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Collectif DR. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
French Polynesia, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait of Blanche, young Tahitian 22 years old and apprentice pastry chef in the adapted military service (SMA). Photograph by Fred MARIE / Collectif DR. Polynesie francaise, Papeete, 2019-10-29. Portrait de Blanche, jeune tahitienne de 22 ans et apprentie pa…
France, Maripasoula, 2018-12-20. In French Guyana, illegal gold mining has been thriving for decades. Fuelled by clandestine workers from neighbouring Suriname and Brazil, this criminal enterprise has reached near-industrial proportions, destroying thousands of hectares of precious rainforest. The F…
France, Maripasoula, 2018-12-20. In French Guyana, illegal gold mining has been thriving for decades. Fuelled by clandestine workers from neighbouring Suriname and Brazil, this criminal enterprise has reached near-industrial proportions, destroying thousands of hectares of precious rainforest. The F…
France, Maripasoula, 2018-12-20. In French Guyana, illegal gold mining has been thriving for decades. Fuelled by clandestine workers from neighbouring Suriname and Brazil, this criminal enterprise has reached near-industrial proportions, destroying thousands of hectares of precious rainforest. The F…
France, Maripasoula, 2018-12-20. French soldiers based in french Guyana againt illegal gold mining, a criminal enterprise has reached near-industrial proportions, destroying thousands of hectares of precious rainforest. The French armed forces fight against this illegal activity for ten years. Photo…
France, Maripasoula, 2018-12-20. French soldiers based in french Guyana againt illegal gold mining, a criminal enterprise has reached near-industrial proportions, destroying thousands of hectares of precious rainforest. The French armed forces fight against this illegal activity for ten years. Photo…
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…
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, 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, Annecy, 2018-02-21. Inside PGM Precision french gun factory who work with special police and army forces around the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Annecy, 2018-02-21. Dans les coulisses de l usine de fabrication et d assemblage du fusil PGM qui equipe les forces spe…
France, Annecy, 2018-02-21. Inside PGM Precision french gun factory who work with special police and army forces around the world. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Annecy, 2018-02-21. Dans les coulisses de l usine de fabrication et d assemblage du fusil PGM qui equipe les forces spe…
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, 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, 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, 2024-06-20. 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, 2024-06-20. 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, 2024-06-20. 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, 2024-06-20. 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, 2024-06-20. 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, 2022-06-12. Eurosatory international land and airland defence and security trade fair, in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2022-06-12. Salon international de la defense et de la securite terrestres et aeriennes Eurosatory,…
France, Paris, 2022-06-12. Demonstration of french special police forces (BRI) during Eurosatory international land and airland defence and security trade fair, in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2022-06-12. Demonstration de la BRI (pol…
France, Paris, 2022-06-12. Vehicule exhibition during eurosatory international land and airland defence and security trade fair, in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2022-06-12. Demonstration de vehicules pendant le salon international de…
France, Paris, 2022-06-12. Exhibition of GIGN special police forces during Eurosatory international land and airland defence and security trade fair, in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. France, Paris, 2022-06-12. Demonstration du GIGN lors du salon int…
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.…
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.…
Niger, Niamey, 2018-08-22. Inside french military base in Niamey. Photograph by Fred MARIE / Defense Zone. Niger, Niamey, 2019-08-22. A l interieur de la base aerienne militaire francaise de niamey. Photographie de Fred MARIE / Defense Zone.