| Palembang Defense Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943–1945 |
| Country | Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Role | Air defense |
| Part of | 9th Air Division |
| Engagements | World War II |
The Palembang Defense Unit was an Imperial Japanese Army formation established to protect the oil facilities at Palembang from air attack during the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies. Formed in March 1943, it was initially designated the Palembang Air Defense Headquarters.