Do modern missiles and torpedoes vindicate Jeune École, and what forces would its advocates favor today?
Short answerNo; the weapons may look familiar, but their presence does not validate the doctrine, even if modern adherents would favor small missile, submarine, and drone forces.
NotesA viewer asks whether modern reliance on missiles and torpedoes means Jeune École was ahead of its time. The answer separates the weapons from the doctrine for employing them: possessing the favored tools does not make the proposed method sound. Modern adherents would likely prefer missile boats, diesel submarines, and drones while opposing supercarriers. The school of thought persists under changing names despite its repeated practical problems.