What is your view of the new-school Jeune École and its modern interpretations?
Short answerIt repeats the old temptation to buy security cheaply through one technology; drones are valuable, but for decades they are more likely to complement crewed systems than replace them wholesale.
NotesThe criticism of the Jeune École is its promise of security through new technology without the supporting effort and sustainment. New systems still need a place within a broader force. One proposed arrangement gives a frigate two drones and a crewed helicopter: a drone remains with the frigate while the helicopter takes the other away as a partner. Local links between each pair could reduce reliance on satellite communications and the bandwidth and emissions that accompany them. A long period of cooperation between crewed and uncrewed systems is the expectation.