SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C.  20549


                             FORM 8-K


            CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
               OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):      March 5, 2002
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Exact Name of Registrant as
  Specified in Its Charter:    SMTEK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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          DELAWARE                      1-8101                33-0213512
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State or Other Jurisdiction of        Commission            I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization        File Number          Identification No.



Address of Principal Executive Offices:     2151 Anchor Court
                                            Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including
 Area Code:                                    (805) 376-2595
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Former Name or Former Address,
 if Changed Since Last Report:                 Not applicable
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Item 5.  Other Events.

On March 5, 2002, the Company issued the attached Press Release that indicated
the exploratory discussions between the Company and another company for a
possible merger had ended.  Both parties to the discussion decided against
entering into any merger of the two companies at this time.  There are no
present plans for re-opening these discussions.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release March 5, 2002

                               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.

                                       SMTEK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

       March 5, 2002                    /s/ Kirk A. Waldron
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           Date                        Kirk A. Waldron
                                       Vice President -Chief Financial Officer