** Australian defense stocks jump following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran over the weekend
** Rising geopolitical risk typically supports defence stocks on stronger demand
** Electro Optic Systems EOS.AX jumps as much as 16.8% to A$10.49, highest since January 27
** Laser firm secures $12 million order for R400 remote weapon systems, others
** Expects current ongoing military conflict could accelerate negotiations with several Middle Eastern governments
** Drone tech firm DroneShield DRO.AX soars more than 14% to one-month high of A$4.13
** Shipbuilder Austal ASB.AX gains as much as 4.6% to A$5.41, highest in nearly a week
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
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