Indo-Pacific Security: Australia’s Deputy PM Richard Marles heads to India for the second Australia-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, with talks expected to focus on maritime security, domain awareness and defence industry cooperation. Regional Intelligence: Japan and the Philippines move to negotiate an intelligence-sharing deal and upgrade ties to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” as China’s maritime pressure grows. Counter-terror Enforcement: A Melbourne woman linked to Islamic State has been charged after allegedly travelling to Syria to join the group, following a wave of ISIS-linked returns. PFAS Legal Fight: The Albanese government launches its record $1.4b (A$2b) lawsuit against 3M over “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam used at 28 defence bases, seeking major cleanup and remediation costs. Veterans Funding U-turn: Australia reverses Invictus Games funding cuts, extending federal support for another three years. Online Safety Policy: A UK minister visits Australia to study the under-16s social media ban ahead of expected UK restrictions. Public Health: Hantavirus cruise quarantine is extended in Perth to late June. Tech & Defence Industry: Boeing completes the first international flight of the RAAF’s MQ-28 autonomous fighter, while Australia also advances a strategic fleet plan and unveils a 3D-printed autonomous surface vessel in WA. Canberra Politics: The government’s attempt to limit what a royal commission can see about counter-terror resourcing ahead of the Bondi massacre is confirmed in Senate estimates.