Commercialisation essential to the success of space and defence industry, with Brian Lim

Published: March 14, 2024, 6:47 a.m.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty is joined by Brian Lim, Australian space industry insider and the CEO and founder of Dandelions. The pair discuss:

  • Lim\u2019s previous career in the Singaporean Army and how the island-trading nation\u2019s geostrategic situation has changed in the last 20 years, plus its evolving relationship with the rising power of China.
  • The growing relationship between Australia and Singapore and the opportunities for collaboration and partnership to support Australian deployments in the south-east Asian region.
  • Lim\u2019s history in engaging with Silicon Valley as a space-tech entrepreneur during his time in the United States and the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital and build cutting-edge businesses.
  • The need for greater government support for Australia\u2019s space industry following a quick break out of the block and the breakdown of how revenue is generated in Australia\u2019s space industry.


Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team