** Shares in French defence contractor Exosens EXO.PA rise
around 7% after the German parliament's approval to expand the
OCCAR night vision contract
** Exosens is set to provide 25,000 binoculars as part of
the expanded deal
** Further details on the financial impact of the contract
expansion are expected to be communicated in the company's 2025
guidance in early January
** The stock is on track for its best day since June if the
gains hold
(Reporting by Leo Marchandon)
((Leo.marchandon@thomsonreuters.com))