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Modern systems in a counterfactual rescue of Japan's 1945 war position

The late-war Japan counterfactual proposes satellite reconnaissance, cruise missiles, production facilities and maritime patrol equipment.

Question

What future technology would Japan need by 1944 or 1945 to have a chance of reversing its position?

Short answer

The proposed package includes satellite reconnaissance, Tomahawk cruise missiles and their production facilities, with sonobuoys for long-range maritime patrol aircraft.

Notes

Reversing Japan's military position in 1944 or 1945 is the aim of this counterfactual. The proposed package begins with satellite reconnaissance and surveillance, followed by Tomahawk cruise missiles and the facilities to produce them. Sonobuoys for long-range maritime patrol aircraft are also suggested. The scenario therefore requires both information and the capacity to produce and operate the weapons.