However, following that defence paper, eight new 'signal groups', commanded by a Colonel were formed to oversee specialist units with specific duties, including those tasked with supporting the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR).

[11][12] In addition the group was given responsibility for the NATO ACE HIGH early warning system, and strategic communication links.

That year, brigade HQ moved from Aldershot Garrison to Basil Hill Barracks, Corsham.

[2] In 1989, just before the end of the Cold War, the brigade formed part of United Kingdom Land Forces and was organised as follows:[2][13] Following the Dissolution of the Soviet Union and subsequent end to the Cold War, the British Army was reorganised, seeing a 1/3 of its strength being lost.

The group's priority also switch to that of national defence, with each regiment providing at-least one (though most had 2) signal squadrons to support the regional brigades.

[22][23] Therefore, by 2009 the brigade was organised as follows:[24][25] Following the effects of the Great Recession, a further 'chapter' was added to the FAS, which saw (at-least for the Royal Corps of Signals) a large reduction in those units still using the old PTARMIGAN communications system.