THE HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACE PROTECTION PRODUCTS: FROM COMBAT COLORING AND INTIMIDATING MASKS TO THE MOST COMPLEX TECHNICAL DEVICES USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

This article examines the evolution of face protection products, starting from combat drawings and masks in ancient times and ending with modern helmets using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. Various historical stages are analyzed, including ancient civilizations, antiquity, the Middle Ages, as well as the XX and XXI centuries, when new threats such as firearms and mine explosive devices appeared. The key stages of the development of military helmets and masks are described, as well as their impact on the safety of soldiers and the improvement of tactical mobility. Attention is also paid to technical innovations in helmet design and their use in modern conflicts.