Following the release of the Ground Combat Vehicle request for proposals last week, BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman announced today they intend to become partners on the program. According to a release issued by the two, BAE will serve as the prime contractor, while Northrop Grumman will serve as the lead for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. In this role, Northrop Grumman will be "responsible for integration of command and control hardware and software, computers and communications...