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DAS Ltd

Basingstoke consultancy whose software assigns tasks across fleets of underwater drones.

Last refreshed: 8 November 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

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#14 27 Oct

Demonstrated fleet task-allocation software

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Background

DAS Ltd demonstrated its Autonomous Fleet Task Assignment Framework (AF-TAF) at Maritime Big Play off San Diego in autumn 2026, with UK Defence Innovation funding. The software coordinates fleets of autonomous underwater vehicles.

DAS, or Decision Analysis Services, is an Independent management consultancy headquartered in Basingstoke, incorporated in 2006. It works for energy, defence, government, health and transport clients.

Britain led the anti-submarine strand at Maritime Big Play with 13 uncrewed surface vessels and will lead three AUKUS underwater payloads from 2027. Fleet tasking software is the layer that lets such robots share work.

Common Questions
What is DAS Ltd's AF-TAF software?
The Autonomous Fleet Task Assignment Framework, software that coordinates fleets of autonomous underwater vehicles. DAS showed it at Maritime Big Play with UKDI funding.Source: GOV.UK
What does DAS Ltd stand for?
Decision Analysis Services Ltd, a management consultancy headquartered in Basingstoke.Source: GOV.UK / Companies House
Where is DAS Ltd based?
The UK Defence Innovation release describes DAS as headquartered in Basingstoke.Source: GOV.UK
Source Material
DECISION ANALYSIS SERVICES LIMITEDDASMaritime Big Play showcases the strength of UKDI investment in AUKUS innovation

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 8 November 2026. Editorial standards.