Currently, the GRIPEN programme has been split into two parts. The main effort in Linköping (Sweden) and Dos Santos (Brazil) has been transferred to the latest – and fifth – version of the JAS-39, the GRIPEN-E. The Swedish Air Force (SwAF) has signed a deal for 60 single-seat GRIPEN-Es (+ maybe 10 more), but no two-seater GRIPEN-F. The latter are so far an issue only for the E-model’s first export customer (Brazil), with eight to be designed and largely built there together with the majority of the total of 36 airframes. Due to the introduction of new Russian weapon systems in Sweden’s vicinity, it is essential for the SwAF to bring the GRIPEN-E into service in order to remain a relevant player in the Baltic region, capable of defending the nation as well as supporting its partners. In April 2020, the test programme surpassed 300 flight hours and meanwhile, it includes six aircraft and will be expanding to two sites in 2020 involving SAAB test pilots, the Swedish defence materiel administration (FMV) and SwAF. SAAB is preparing to deliver three initial-production aircraft in 2020. Current plans are to have an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in 2023 and a Full Operational Capability (FOC) in 2026/7.