DÉFENSE ZONE
How to become a commando paratrooper
An elite unit of the 11th Parachute Brigade (11e BP), the Commando Paratroopers Group (GCP) fascinates because it is the only entity in the forces in which every single member is an opera...
The missions of a CPA 10 operator (DZ Podcast)
In this episode of our podcast, we met Blaise, an operator with Air Parachute Commando No. 10 (CPA 10) of the French Air and Space Force. A JTAC specialist, Blaise talks to us about his career, his...
Becoming a French Navy commando (How to become, DZ 12)
Created at the initiative of Lieutenant Commander Philippe Kieffer, the first French Navy commando group came into being on 12 November 1942. Its 177 men particularly distinguished themselves in th...
Zone image, Défense Zone Issue 12
Défense Zone is a magazine designed to inform you and help you better understand defence and security issues in France and around the world.Défense Zone also means paying particular attention to im...
Commando paratrooper in the French Foreign Legion
Défense Zone met the platoon leader of the commando paratroopers group (GCP) of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP). This seasoned officer enlisted 25 years ago as an ordinary legionnaire a...
France crowned military rugby world champions
On Sunday 10 September, Vannes hosted the final of the 2023 Military Rugby World Cup. France won 25-23 against Fiji.