** Vection Technologies VR1.AX gains as much as 5.9% to A$0.036, highest since Nov. 26, 2024
** Enterprise software firm secures defence contract worth A$1.8 mln ($1.1 mln) from a tech service provider specializing in cyber-security
** Says service will ultimately be provided to a European local government
** Adds contract advances co's strategy to infuse AI and XR technologies into key operations, increasing its standing in defence, law enforcement and government sectors
** Stock set for three consecutive sessions of gains
** VR1 gained ~43% last year
($1 = A$1.6075)
(Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)
((Tanishk.Kumar@thomsonreuters.com;))