** Shares of AML3D AL3.AX rise as much as 23.1% to
A$0.160, their biggest intraday percentage gain since July 10
** Stock posts hits its highest level since Aug 16
** The metal additives maker says it has signed a
manufacturing licence agreement with U.S. Navy contractor Blue
Forge Alliance
** Says deal with help co access opportunities to make parts
for the U.S. Navy
** About 3.9 mln shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of around 1.9 mln
** Stock up 69.8% YTD, based on last close
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
((Aaditya.govindrao@thomsonreuters.com;))