(Vancouver, Canada) September 27, 2006, 08:00 EST – Norsat International Inc. (TSX – NII.TO; OTC BB – NSATF.OB) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide portable satellite equipment and related services to the United States Army. The Company’s portable equipment will be used to transmit high fidelity data, audio and video content from various operating bases.
“Our strong record of performance with the U.S. Army continues to win us business. This order is a testament to our ability to deliver mission critical satellite solutions to meet our customers’ requirements as these change and grow,” said Dr. Amiee Chan, President and CEO, Norsat International Inc.
Norsat’s portable satellite systems are rugged, reliable and compact, which makes them ideal for even the most demanding conditions. Quick set-up time and ease of use ensures they can be redeployed on very short notice. Operators can establish very high-speed communications links quickly and transmit and receive large files, moving video, and images.
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The information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 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. Additional investor information is available through email at communications_investorrelations@Norsat.com or by phone, 604.821.2800 or toll-free in Canada and the U.S., 1.888.667.7281.
