** Shares of DroneShield DRO.AX rise 14.0% to A$1.015, their highest level since March 25

** Counterdrone solution provider eyes biggest gain since February 20, if gains hold

** Co inks five separate contracts totalling A$32.2 million ($20.31 million) from an Asia Pacific military customer

** Says delivery and cash payment expected through Q2 and Q3 2025

** Stock up ~32% this year, including the day's move

($1 = 1.5855 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)

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