A wingsuit in the military is a specialized jumpsuit that adds fabric between the arms and legs, allowing a soldier to glide through the air after jumping from an aircraft or high altitude. Unlike regular parachuting, a wingsuit enables controlled horizontal flight, giving the user greater maneuverability, distance, and stealth before deploying a parachute.

1. Stealth Insertion: Wingsuits allow soldiers, especially special forces, to infiltrate enemy territory from high altitudes while avoiding radar or visual detection.
2. Extended Reach: They enable troops to cover large distances without the need for aircraft landing zones, useful in remote or hostile areas.
3. Tactical Advantage: Soldiers can approach targets from unexpected angles, making airborne operations more flexible and harder to anticipate.
4. Rapid Deployment: Wingsuits allow for fast aerial insertion into areas where conventional parachuting might be limited.