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 November 17, 2006

NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Registrant's Name)

Suite 110 - 4020 Viking Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6V 2N2

(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:   November 17, 2006

By: Signed "Cathy Zhai"

Cathy Zhai

Interim Chief Financial Officer

 

NEWS RELEASE

                           For Immediate Release

Norsat Wins Order from United States Air Force

(Vancouver, Canada) November 17, 2006, 08:00 EST – Norsat International Inc. (TSX – NII.TO; OTC BB – NSATF.OB)  announced today that it has fulfilled a follow-on order from the United States Air Force.  The order called for the supply of additional portable satellite equipment and training.

Air Force News, based in San Antonio, Texas, has more than 480 Air Force, Army and civilian members assigned to 28 locations worldwide. The service broadcasts news, information and entertainment through print and electronic media to members of the Armed Forces, their families and the public.

Norsat's portable satellite systems are rugged, reliable and compact making them ideal for even the most demanding conditions. Operators, with minimal training, can establish high-speed communications links quickly to transmit and receive large files, video, and images.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release relating to matters that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in technology, reliance on third party manufacturing, managing rapid growth, global sales risks, limited intellectual property protection and other risks and uncertainties described in Norsat’s public filings with securities regulatory authorities.

This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes included therein for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, and the restated audited consolidated financial statements, related notes included therein and Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2005.

All the Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada (Canadian GAAP).  Additional information from the year ended December 31, 2005, and other information related to the Company, may be found on the company’s website at www.norsat.com.

About Norsat International, Inc.

Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets intelligent satellite solutions for high-speed data transmission. Additional information is available at www.norsat.com. Further information is available through email at communications_investorrelations@Norsat.com or by phone, 1-604-821-2808.

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Norsat International Inc. Contact:

Dr. Amiee Chan

+1 (604) 821-2808

achan@norsat.com