Sir,
this was stated by me for the loadout problem faced by the navy; it is quite possible to convert the carriers from stobar to catobar in the near future.
Without knowing any details, the Vikranth was converted to a ski jump for Sea Harriers; it is quite possible to do the same for Vikramaditya and the new Vikranth as well. Just a thought, also the stress of procurement levitates its self from our current scenario.
All vikramaditya needs is to be converted to a 3 catapult design, with only nose wheel assembly changed of fighter planes, for launches. If done, you won't think of any other type to buy/fly/f@## from any country other then the eventual mk2.