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India is planning a second indigenous carrier, INS Vishal, with a displacement of 65,000 tons. INS Vishal is expected to feature steam catapults to operate larger fighter aircraft (Su-30 variant may be), Indian Naval version of Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, an airborne early warning (AEW) system and possibly aerial refuelers. It is budged to cost around $1.5 billion.