Getac gains from drone and defense demand as rugged PC supply chain struggles

Aaron Lee

, Taipei

May 18, 2026, 11:48 0

Getac chairman James Hwang. Credit: DIGITIMES

Rising global geopolitical tensions are driving up defense budgets worldwide and boosting demand for rugged computers. Getac expects rugged computer shipments to grow by a double-digit percentage in 2026, driven mainly by defense demand. Additionally, demand...

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