Indian warship rammed by Pakistani naval vessel: How grey-zone tactics are entering the Arabian Sea

An Indian Navy vessel and Pakistan Navy ship collided in the northern Arabian Sea during a surveillance mission, according to Indian officials. India said the Pakistani vessel approached at high speed and manoeuvred unsafely, causing contact. No major damage or casualties were reported. New Delhi summoned Pakistan’s diplomatic representative and called the conduct unacceptable. The incident has revived concerns about confidence-building measures between the nuclear-armed neighbours, while analysts warn that ambiguous, below-threshold actions could increase the risk of escalation.