Will uncrewed craft create a new Jeune École?

Will small uncrewed ships create a new Jeune École by making large crewed warships unnecessary?

The rhetoric may return, but uncrewed craft will grow and demand substantial support; they work best inside a balanced fleet rather than as a universal replacement.

The initial forecast is that 100-ton uncrewed ships will grow and require more support than popular claims suggest. Alex Clarke distinguishes those claims from his conversations with navies, which already recognize the supporting effort. The historical comparison links Jeune École enthusiasm with media publicity and officers seeking political advantage. The conclusion is a case for uncrewed systems within a balanced fleet, with the other ships needed to sustain them.