[5][6][7] In June 1948, the company was re-designated as the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade Group Signal Squadron with the number 16 representing the "1" and "6" from the two wartime airborne divisions.

[5][4][8][9] The squadron had been re-designated in line with a new Royal Signals policy that required it to be designated with a three figure number with the '2' denoting its independent status.

[10][8][5] Elements of the squadron deployed on active service to Bahrain, Aden, Borneo and British Guyana.

[10] In March 1976, the squadron commenced implementing the Army Restructuring Plan 1975 to become a United Kingdom Mobile Force (UKMF) losing its airborne role.

[5][4] In 1982, an element of the squadron formed part of the task force deployed to the South Atlantic for the Falklands War.