Palembang Defense Unit

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.

Palembang Defense Unit
Active1943–1945
CountryJapan
BranchImperial Japanese Army
RoleAir defense
Part of9th Air Division
EngagementsWorld War II
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