In 1967, the former KCLY HQ Squadron at Bromley formed part of the London and Kent Regiment in the short-lived TAVR III. When the Regiment was disbanded, along with other 'Territorials' in 1969, a new regiment was formed in its place, 71st Signal Regiment, based first at Hill House, Bromley, later at Watling Street, Bexleyheath.

265 (London and Kent) Signal Squadron was formed initially to provide the regimental headquarters, but eventually it became a fully operational Signal Squadron. In 1974, with the adoption by the regiment of the style 71st (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment, the squadron's title changed to 265 (Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry) Signal Squadron.

A team from 265 (KCLY) Squadron having just erected the 15m NCRS mast, 1999

The squadron provided individual radio detachments, commanded by a Corporal, for deployment to field locations anywhere in the UK to provide post-strike communications in the event of a nuclear attack. In 1983, these detachments were brought together to form a switching centre for all radio circuits in South East England.

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