8-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       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):

                                December 27, 2006

                            ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                    Delaware
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         (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

                   0-20852                            16-1387013
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          (Commission File Number)       (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

                    2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York 14513
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                  (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

                                 (315) 332-7100
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (the "Company) has received orders for military
batteries valued at approximately $2.9 million from an undisclosed military
organization.

The Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, and
the information set forth therein is furnished under item 7.01.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

    Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

    Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits.

    99.1     Press Release dated December 27, 2006.






                                    SIGNATURE

         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 hereunto duly authorized.

                                    ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.

Dated:  December 27, 2006           By:      /s/ Peter F. Comerford
                                             ____________________________
                                             Peter F. Comerford
                                             Vice President of Administration &
                                             General Counsel






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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

(99)     Additional Exhibits

         99.1 Press Release dated December 27, 2006.


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EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

      Ultralife Batteries Receives $2.9 Million in Military Battery Orders

    NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 27, 2006--Ultralife Batteries,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received orders for military batteries valued
at approximately $2.9 million from an undisclosed military
organization. Deliveries are expected to begin immediately and be
completed this month.

    "Many military organizations are rapidly recognizing the superior
performance of our products," said John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's
president and chief executive officer. "These orders underscore both
the growing popularity of our products and our ability to promptly
produce and deliver advanced batteries to serve demanding military
applications."

    About Ultralife Batteries, Inc.

    Ultralife is a global provider of high-energy power solutions and
communications accessories for diverse applications. The company
develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of non-rechargeable
and rechargeable batteries, charging systems and accessories including
power supplies, amplifiers, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case
equipment and integrated communication systems for markets including
military, industrial and consumer portable electronics. Through its
portfolio of standard products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is
at the forefront of providing the next generation of power systems and
accessories. Industrial, retail and government customers include
General Dynamics, Philips Medical Systems, General Motors, Energizer,
Kidde Safety, Lowe's, Radio Shack and the national defense agencies of
the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand,
among others.

    Ultralife's headquarters, principal manufacturing and research
facilities are in Newark, New York, near Rochester. Ultralife's three
other operating units are: Ultralife Batteries (UK) Ltd., in Abingdon,
England; McDowell Research in Waco, Texas; and ABLE New Energy in
Shenzhen, China. Detailed information on Ultralife is available at:
www.ultralifebatteries.com.

    This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on
current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially include: worsening global economic conditions,
increased competitive environment and pricing pressures, disruptions
related to restructuring actions and delays. Further information on
these factors and other factors that could affect Ultralife's
financial results is included in Ultralife's Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form
10-K.

    Ultralife(R) is a registered trademark of Ultralife Batteries,
Inc.

    CONTACT: Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
             Pete Comerford, 315-332-7100
             pcomerford@ulbi.com
             or
             Investor Relations:
             Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
             Jody Burfening, 212-838-3777
             jburfening@lhai.com