Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of War
William Toti serves as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of War, where he provides strategic guidance on defense modernization, force readiness, and the integration of emerging technologies to support the future fight. In this role, he advises senior Department of War leadership on operational challenges, acquisition priorities, and long-term capability development across the joint force.
Mr. Toti brings decades of experience in national security, military operations, and defense strategy. His career spans senior operational leadership, policy development, and advisory roles supporting complex global missions and high-consequence decision-making. He is widely respected for his expertise in warfighting concepts, innovation, and the alignment of strategy, resources, and execution.
In his current position, Mr. Toti plays a key role in shaping initiatives that strengthen warfighting readiness, improve institutional agility, and ensure the Department remains prepared to deter and, if necessary, prevail against peer competitors.
Beyond Borders: Allied Shipbuildng and Repair Ventures
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