China targets NATO nation's warship with electronic warfare in fresh South China Sea standoff

China has reportedly targeted a NATO member’s warship with electronic warfare measures during a fresh standoff in the South China Sea, intensifying concerns over a growing grey-zone conflict at sea. The incident allegedly involved radar jamming, communications interference, or other non-kinetic tactics aimed at complicating the vessel’s navigation and situational awareness as it transited disputed waters. Such actions are seen by analysts as part of Beijing’s wider strategy to push back against NATO and allied presence, test response thresholds, and reinforce its expansive maritime claims without crossing into open conflict.