As the U.S. Air Force processes the lessons and losses from its engagement in Iran, the service’s initial vision to procure inexpensive, uncrewed fighter jets is evolving into an ask for higher-end, multi-role aircraft — leading defense contractors to make high-stakes development bets as companies attempt to demonstrate what they think the Pentagon wants to buy. In June, the Air Force selected General Atomics’ FQ-42 Vengeance and Anduril’s FQ-44…
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