Defense minister vows to increase funding, accelerate development of laser air defense system, set to be shown to Biden during his trip next week

Request said to be part of move toward regional cooperation against Iranian threats, with Israel part of an alliance that includes countries it has no official ties with

Jerusalem hopes to convince US president to invest in new Iron Beam rocket interceptor, according to report

Bennett says it will cost just $2 apiece for 'Iron Beam' to intercept targets, 'impoverishing' enemies who spend tens of thousands on rockets and drones

Officials hail Iron Beam system after successful interceptions of guided and unguided projectiles; Gantz says all efforts being made for early deployment