India and Pakistan Naval Vessels Collide in Arabian Sea; Diplomatic Tensions Escalate

The exact date of the incident is reported as September 15, 2026, by multiple sources, including dawn and rbc-russia.

The specific name of the Pakistani vessel involved in the collision is reported as PNS Hunain by wion and dawn.

India summons Pakistan CDA over collision between Pak Navy vessel and Indian warship in Arabian Sea ptinews.com

This is the first time since the May 2025 military clashes that tension between the two sides has erupted into the open.

India summons Pakistan CDA over collision between Pak Navy vessel and Indian warship in Arabian Sea Press Trust of India

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the Charge d’Affaires of the Indian High Commission and lodged a “strong protest” over a “highly provocative and unacceptable” action by an Indian Navy vessel in Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Sept 15, the Foreign Office (FO) said. According to the FO, the incident occurred while the Pakistan Navy was conducting its biennial exercise, SEASPARK-26. The FO said that the Indian vessel carried out “aggressive manoeuvres” in dangerously close proximity to a Pakistani naval ship, resulting in contact between the two vessels. The ministry termed the incident a “serious violation of international law” as well as the 1991 bilateral agreement on Advance Notice on Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troop Movements. It said the incident also risked escalating tensions in the region. The Indian diplomat was asked to convey to New Delhi that Pakistan “strongly rejects” the “belligerent Indian action” and urged India to strictly adhere to international law and bilateral agreements, particularly those intended to prevent incidents at sea. The FO added that Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi would lodge a similar demarche with India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Pakistan also called on the international community to urge India to refrain from what it described as “irresponsible actions” that could further destabilise South Asia. “The region can ill-afford to remain perpetually hostage to India’s reckless pursuit of conflict and instability,” the ministry said.

Arabian Sea face-off: India protests after Pak warship collides with vessel | India News  Hindustan Times

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat after New Delhi lodges strong protest over naval vessel collision | India News  Hindustan Times

India summoned Pakistan's temporary envoy to New Delhi after an Indian warship collided with the Pakistani vessel PNS Hunain in the northern part of the Arabian Sea on the evening of September 15, approximately 220 km east of the Oman coast, reports India Today.

MEA slams Pakistan's 'unprofessional' conduct after PNS Hunain collides with Indian warship  WION

India accuses Pakistan of ignoring bilateral agreement after collison between the two countries' navies.

Pakistan naval vessel returns to harbour with 'severe damage' after collision with Indian warship in Arabian Sea  WION

Pakistan naval vessel returns to harbour with 'severe damage' after collision with Indian warship in Arabian Sea  wionews.com

Pakistan, Indian Navy ships come head-on in international waters: What we know | India News  Hindustan Times

India summons Pakistan’s top diplomat after a naval collision in international waters  AP News

India lodged a protest over the ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unprofessional’ conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea

India protests to Pakistan over collision of naval ships at sea  Reuters

India summons top Pakistan diplomat after Pak Navy ship collides with Indian warship at high seas  WION