Ben Roberts-Smith has largely lost his defamation case against Nine newspapers.

His proceedings against three media outlets were dismissed on Thursday.

Justice Anthony Besanko found the newspapers have proven some allegations of war crimes against Roberts-Smith.

2GB reporter Josh Bryant told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons enough of the allegations against Roberts-Smith has been substantially proven for the case to be thrown out.

Press PLAY to hear more details on the case, including potential for appeals

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