Jets accelerated changes already underway rather than replacing naval warfare with an entirely new system overnight. Their speed and reach demanded sensors able to find targets early enough for a useful response. Fear of fast aircraft attacking communications exchanges also encouraged adaptable, distributed networks. The naval lesson is that faster weapons reshape the whole detection and decision chain.
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Jets extended the range and speed of naval attack
The early jet age chiefly increased attack speed and engagement range, forcing navies to improve long-range sensing and resilient communications.