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    Irregular Warfare Center Concludes 4th Annual Scholar Colloquium Focused on Homeland Defense [Image 3 of 6]

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    Two young presenters, a male and a female, are delivering a presentation titled 'The Emerging Threat of Drones' on behalf of Virginia Tech at what appears to be a formal defense or security conference. They are standing at a podium bearing the seal of the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, with an audience seated in front of them. The setting is a professional conference room with a U.S. flag and projection screen visible.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Pedro Rodriguez 

    Irregular Warfare Center

    WASHINGTON (September 1, 2026) Virginia Tech Students Owen Silva and Caroline Blake presents their research “3D Printed and Commercially Available Drones: Asymmetric Strike Capability and Emerging Homeland Vulnerabilities” during the 2026 IWC Scholars Colloquium, Sept. 1, 2026. The two-day IWC’s 2026 Scholars Colloquium held Sept. 1–2, 2026, directly advanced the 2026 National Defense Strategy Line of Effort 1 by cultivating early-to-mid-career researchers and generating actionable concepts for national defense and the Department of War. (Photo by Pedro A. Rodriguez, IWC Public Affairs Official, contractor)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 10:20
    Photo ID: 9913369
    VIRIN: 260901-D-ZA795-1033
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    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
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    A bald, older male speaker in a blue blazer and checkered shirt addresses an audience at a formal conference or briefing session. The presentation slide behind him reads 'The Homeland Is the New Front Line,' suggesting a national security or defense-related topic. The setting includes a blue-draped head table, a podium with an organizational seal, and a banner partially reading 'AMPLIFY, ILLUMINA[TE], ADDRESS.'
    A U.S. Army soldier is presenting at a podium bearing the seal of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies at the National Defense University. The speaker, whose name tag reads 'BATES,' is in military camouflage uniform and is gesturing while addressing an audience. An American flag and a framed painting resembling the signing of the Declaration of Independence are visible in the background.
    Two young presenters, a male and a female, are delivering a presentation titled 'The Emerging Threat of Drones' on behalf of Virginia Tech at what appears to be a formal defense or security conference. They are standing at a podium bearing the seal of the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, with an audience seated in front of them. The setting is a professional conference room with a U.S. flag and projection screen visible.
    A panel discussion is taking place at an Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) event, with four panelists seated at a blue-draped table in front of a large branded backdrop. The panel includes three civilians (two men and one woman) and one U.S. Army soldier in military uniform. Audience members are visible from behind in the foreground, with some using laptops and taking notes.
    A young man in a gray suit is presenting at a podium bearing the seal of the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (William J. Perry Center) to an audience seated at conference tables. The presentation slide visible behind him displays flags and bullet points about Iran and Russia, covering topics such as election interference and state-controlled media. The setting appears to be a formal academic or government conference room with a U.S. flag and a historical painting on the wall.
    A formal working group session is being conducted under the banner of the Irregular Warfare Center, with a panel of four individuals seated at a blue-draped table facing an audience. The event appears to be a structured briefing or discussion session, with a presentation slide visible on a screen to the left labeled 'Working Group September 02'. Attendees including civilians and at least one military personnel in camouflage uniform are seated at blue-covered tables facing the panel.

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