Recent events in Ukraine demonstrate a concerning shift in the nature of warfare, prompting a need for European reassessment. Critical satellite communications vital for military operations have been disrupted, with impacts immediately visible on the battlefield. Simultaneously, Russia has engaged in unusual satellite maneuvers near the Finnish-based ICEYE satellite. These incidents are not isolated but represent a broader trend: space is now a fundamental component of military power, extending beyond reconnaissance and communication. Control over information, connectivity, and the technologies upon which armed forces rely is now paramount. This signifies a new era where dominance in space directly translates to advantage in terrestrial conflicts, highlighting the vulnerability of modern armed forces to space-based disruption. The situation demands increased attention to space security and the development of robust countermeasures.