In 1928, the unified command of the "Armata Navale" was abolished, and the fleet was divided in two squadrons (Squadre navali), one based at La Spezia and the other based at Taranto.
Pada tahun 1928, perintah terpadu "Armata Navale" dihapuskan, dan armada dibagi menjadi dua skuadron (Squadre navali), satu berbasis di La Spezia dan yang lain di Taranto.