As geopolitical tensions reshape the defence landscape, this panel will explore how sovereign and scalable LEO mesh networks are redefining secure communications for modern military operations. Senior leaders from organisations such as UK Space Command, the UK MOD, and industry partners like GRC and Airbus will discuss how these networks empower allied governments to retain control over critical infrastructure while enabling rapid, cost-effective expansion. The discussion will spotlight initiatives such as IRIS and other European-led programs advancing resilient, agile connectivity to support dynamic, multi-domain operations across contested environments worldwide.