** Shares of Australia's Electro Optic Systems rise as much as 5% to A$1.79, their highest level since March 25
** Stock posts its biggest intraday gain since April 9
** Co which operates in defence & space systems says secured A$19 mln ($12.30 mln) worth of new orders
** Adds received follow on orders from European NATO Navy for additional communication terminals, among others
** Says EOS Space Technologies further secured A$5 mln contract with Australia's Defense Force Joint Capabilities Division
** Nearly 901,250 shares change hands as of 0151 GMT, vs 30-day average volume of 807,113 shares
** Stock up 63.9% YTD as of last close
($1 = 1.5451 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com))
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