Goodrich is a leading supplier of actuation systems for precision weapons with capabilities in fin, wing and thrust vectoring control systems, ensuring a wide range of applications on all missile types. In addition our precision utility actuation is used for such applications as the JSF weapons bay door. Goodrich has manufacturing facilities in France, UK and the US.

The current industry challenges are to provide increased performance with better packaging and by introducing where possible, some commonality of parts and commercial components to reduce costs. The same light, reliable systems are in demand for pilot-less aircraft, which are becoming a significant part of 21st century armoury.