It is strictly regulated.
Owning a tank in Indonesia requires compliance with national firearm laws, military-grade weapon restrictions, and local ordinances. Civilian ownership is prohibited unless authorized by the Indonesian National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia) under exceptional circumstances, such as industrial or security needs, with mandatory permits and inspections. Recent 2026 draft amendments to the Undang-Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 2022 tentang Tindak Pidana Kekerasan dengan Senjata Api tighten controls, banning private possession of armored vehicles or tanks entirely.
Key Regulations for Owning a Tank in Indonesia
- Firearms and Explosives Law (UU 12/2022): Classifies tanks as military-grade weapons; civilian ownership is illegal without a presidential decree or police-issued Surat Izin Kepemilikan Senjata Api (SIKSA).
- Ministry of Defense and Police Joint Decree (2023): Mandates that any entity seeking tank ownership must prove a legitimate defense or industrial purpose, subject to Kementerian Pertahanan and Badan Intelijen Negara approval.
- Local Government Ordinances: Provincial regulations (e.g., DKI Jakarta’s Perda No. 8/2021) explicitly prohibit storage or operation of armored vehicles in urban areas, imposing fines up to IDR 500 million for violations.