FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For April 6, 2006
NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Registrant's Name)
300-4401 Still Creek Drive
Burnaby, BC V5C 6G9
Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F
X
Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
No
X
If 'Yes' is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b).
Not applicable
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Norsat International Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: April 6, 2006
By: Signed "George Dorin"
George Dorin
Chief Financial Officer
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Norsat Secures GLOBETrekkerTM Win with Global Defense Leader
(Vancouver, Canada) April 6, 2006, 09:15 EDT– Norsat International (TSX – NII.TO; OTC BB – NSATF.OB) announced today that it had secured an order for the GLOBETrekker, the Company’s intelligent, backpackable satellite system, from one of the world’s largest defense integrators. The GLOBETrekker will complement the contractor’s portfolio of solutions aimed at military and homeland security programs.
"This latest endorsement of the GLOBETrekker by a leading defense integrator is emblematic of the industry’s recognition of its advanced design and intelligent solution,” says William Coyne, President and CEO. “The GLOBETrekker represents a critical capability of the network-centric communications infrastructure of the future. Personnel at each echelon will be able to access precisely the information they need, when they need it, wherever they are."
The GLOBETrekker is an intelligent, ultra-portable satellite system that enables users to establish a reliable broadband connection on short notice – anywhere in the world.
About Norsat International, Inc.
Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets intelligent satellite solutions for high-speed data transmission. For more than 25 years, Norsat has built a strong reputation in the field of satellite technology by providing its customers with innovative products and has now sold over
2.5 million products in 87 countries. Norsat's latest innovations include the Norsat OmniLinkTMand GLOBETrekker lines of portable satellite terminal products that provide rapidly deployable broadband satellite data and video connectivity in areas where traditional communications infrastructure is insufficient, damaged, or non-existent. Additional information is available at www.norsat.com. Additional investor information is available through email atcommunications_investorrelations@Norsat.comor by phone, 1-604-292-9000 or toll-free in Canada and the U.S., 1-888-667-7281.
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More Information Contact
Norsat International, Inc. Communications & Investor Relations | Norsat International Inc. Operations Location |
Toll-Free: 1-888-667-7281 Tel: 604-292-9000 Fax: 604-292-9011
| 300 – 4401 Still Creek Drive |