MODCAST

How do you respond to an incident nobody has faced before? WO1 Sarah Cox speaks to Professor Tim Atkins, Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and former Colonel Brian Howard about the UK's response to the Salisbury poisonings.

They reflect on the critical first hours, the unprecedented cross-government effort that followed, and the preparedness, expertise and teamwork required to respond to one of the most significant security incidents in recent UK history.

What does it take to deliver a NATO Summit? WO1 Sarah Cox speaks to Jenny Hayhurst, Major Paul Walker and Major Joe Harris about the months of planning, coordination and preparation that happen long before world leaders arrive.

From high-level negotiations to a major military exercise beneath the streets of London, they explore the people, partnerships and readiness that help keep the Alliance prepared for the challenges ahead.

How do you stop a threat before it reaches the UK? WO1 Sarah Cox speaks to Major Paddy Pratt and Flight Lieutenant Jules Abson from the Joint Counter-Terrorism Training and Advisory Team (JCTTAT) about the work being done around the world to counter terrorism before it can take hold.

They discuss the partnerships, training and international collaboration that underpin the UK's counter-terrorism efforts, and explore what readiness means for a team whose success is measured by the attacks that never happen.

What does readiness really look like in practice? WO1 Sarah Cox speaks to Major Sam Kennedy, Sergeant Doug McAll and Staff Sergeant Lee Wilson about Operation MOSSYBACK, the complex mission that saw paratroopers and military clinicians deployed to one of the world's most remote communities.

They discuss the planning, teamwork and rapid response behind the headline-grabbing drop to Tristan da Cunha and reveal how Defence came together to deliver when it mattered most.