"New Juno satellite to support military operations will be designed and built in the UK," the government statement said, adding that the launch is expected in 2027.
It is noted that the creation of the satellite, as part of a £40 million (approximately $51 million) project, has been assigned to Surrey Satellite Technology.
The statement highlighted that the new satellite is intended to enhance the UK’s capabilities in intelligence and surveillance.
Like the Tyche satellite launched in August, the Juno satellite will be used to support military operations, monitor natural disasters, map terrain, and other tasks.
In August, the British government reported that the UK Space Command had successfully launched its first reconnaissance satellite, Tyche, capable of capturing daytime images and video footage of Earth.