The U.S. military's Central Command said the two B-52s flew over the region accompanied by military aircraft from nations including Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The team simulated air-to-air missions against both hostile planes and ground threats, including an array of enemy missile batteries.

The Enduring Lightening exercise took place on Sunday, with drills limited to airborne activities in light of the the threat posed by the coronavirus.

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems on Monday reported that it will supply electro-optic systems for the use of US Air Force fighter jets, a contract worth approximately NIS 200 million.

As part of its war on ISIS, the US has now adopted Israel's tactic of preventing civilian casualties by sending a "knock on the roof" warning - a small explosive meant to encourage civilians to leave the area before a real bomb is used.

General David L. Goldfein will be the second Jew to serve his country in this senior position in the US Air Force.

In its first deployment in the Middle East since Operation Desert Storm 26 years ago, the B-52 will contribute its awesome firepower in the war to decimate ISIS.

US Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James came to Israel to meet with senior Israeli Air Force leaders on expanding security cooperation.